The New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings have both been kind to Under backers this season, scoring few goals at one end while limiting them effectively at the other.
My Islanders vs. Kings predictions expect another low-scoring game in the cards when they square off in Los Angeles.
Let’s break down my NHL picks for Thursday, March 5.
Islanders vs Kings prediction
Islanders vs Kings best bet: Under 5.5 (-115)
The New York Islanders sit tied for fourth in goals allowed per game, leading to low-scoring contests — particularly against sound defensive teams like the Los Angeles Kings.
Isolating matchups with Top-10 goal suppression teams, the Isles have played 10 straight games featuring five goals or fewer. An average of just 4.7 goals was scored along the way.
New York is unlikely to push the pace in a road back-to-back. It also saved star netminder Ilya Sorokin for this contest, who leads the NHL in goals saved above expected, and will make life difficult on a struggling Kings' offense.
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Islanders vs Kings same-game parlay
Adrian Kempe has generated at least three shots on goal in four of five games with Artemi Panarin on his opposite wing. He's averaged 7.2 attempts against teams outside the Top 10 in shot suppression this season, which is the kind of output you’d see from someone with a 3.5 shot total.
Bo Horvat has generated three or more shots in five of six games with Ondrej Palat and Mathew Barzal as his two wingers, averaging 3.6 per night.
Islanders vs Kings SGP
- Under 5.5
- Adrian Kempe Over 2.5 shots
- Bo Horvat Over 2.5 shots
Islanders vs Kings odds
- Moneyline: Islanders +120 | Kings -140
- Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 (-210) | Kings -1.5 (+170)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-105) | Under 5.5 (-115)
Islanders vs Kings trend
The New York Islanders have hit the game total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+10.65 Units / 39% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Islanders vs. Kings.
How to watch Islanders vs Kings
| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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