Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (16-8-3) and the New York Islanders (11-11-7) at UBS Arena sees the Kings favored on the road (-122 moneyline odds to win) against the Islanders (+102). The game begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Kings and the Islanders meet.
Kings vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
Favorite: Kings (-122)
Underdog: Islanders (+102)
Over/under: 5.5
Kings vs. Islanders Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Islanders (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Islanders 4 – Kings 3
How to Bet on Kings vs. Islanders
Kings and Islanders Betting Trends
In 12 of 27 matches this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals.
New York has played 18 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.
These two teams score 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’s total.
Combined, these teams concede 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game’s over/under.
The Kings have put together a 10-5 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Islanders have won seven, or 50.0%, of the 14 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Kings Stats & Insights
The Kings are ranked 15th in the league with 83 goals this season, an average of 3.1 per contest.
The Kings are ranked third in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 70 total goals (2.6 per game).
The team has the league’s 10th-best goal differential at +13 this season.
The Kings shoot 11.0% as a team, ranked 13th-best in the league.
The Kings’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 23.3 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game.
In the past 10 contests, the Kings have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
They have averaged 2.8 goals per game (28 total) during that time.
On the defensive side, the Kings have allowed 2.0 goals per game (20 total) over those 10 matchups.
Islanders Stats & Insights
The Islanders’ 75 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 24th in the NHL.
The Islanders have allowed 86 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 19th.
Their -11 goal differential ranks 21st in the league.
The Islanders’ collective 9.1% shooting percentage ranks 29th in the league.
The Islanders have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 22.4 hits and 16.3 blocked shots per game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Islanders are 4-4-2 (60.0% of possible points).
They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (27 total) over that stretch.
Over on the defensive side, the Islanders have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) over those 10 outings.
Kings Key Players to Watch
One of Los Angeles’ most productive offensive players this season is Anze Kopitar, who has 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists) and plays an average of 19:13 per game.
Adrian Kempe is another leading option for Los Angeles with 26 points (1.0 per game), scoring 13 goals and adding 13 assists.
David Rittich has a record of 10-6-0. He has allowed 36 goals (2.45 goals against average) and recorded 295 saves.
Islanders Key Players to Watch
Anders Lee is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 23 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 12 goals and 11 assists in 29 games (playing 17:12 per game).
Kyle Palmieri’s 22 points this season, including 11 goals and 11 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
Ilya Sorokin has a record of 8-7-4 in 19 games this season, conceding 49 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 500 saves and a .911 save percentage, 15th in the league.
Kings vs. Islanders Injuries
Kings: Arthur Kaliyev: Collarbone (Out), Drew Doughty: Ankle (Out), Trevor Lewis: Lower Body (Out)
Islanders: Mathew Barzal: Upper Body (Out), Adam Pelech: Jaw (Out), Mike Reilly: Heart (Out), Anthony Duclair: Leg (Out), Semyon Varlamov: Lower Body (Questionable)
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