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The LA Kings (16-8-3) visit the New York Islanders (11-11-7) Tuesday. Puck drop from UBS Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Islanders odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split 1-1 last season
The Kings have won 5 games in a row after taking down the visiting Minnesota Wild 4-1 Saturday as -166 favorites. LW Trevor Moore found the back of the net twice in the win.
New York took care of the Ottawa Senators 4-2 Sunday as a +109 road underdog. LW Anders Lee had a goal and an assist for the Islanders, who have won back-to-back games.
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Kings at Islanders odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:26 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Islanders +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (+195) | Islanders +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Kings at Islanders projected goalies
David Rittich (10-6-0, 2.45 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (8-7-4, 2.61 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)
Rittich has seen the most time in net for the Kings this season with his wins (11th-best) and GAA (9th) each being among the top in the NHL. He has won each of his last 4 games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 10 of his last 11.
Sorokin has been solid for the Islanders this season with his wins (17th), GAA (16th) and SV% (13th) all being above average. He has won back-to-back games while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 5 of his last 8.
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Kings at Islanders picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 3, Islanders 2
Moneyline
BET KINGS (-125).
The Kings have been hot recently with 5 straight wins while scoring 3 or more goals in 4 of their last 5. Where they have dominated especially has been on defense, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 9 of their last 10.
New York is just 5-6-2 at home this season, going 2-3 in its last 5 at UBS Arena.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is better value on the LA moneyline.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 5.5 (-120).
LA has failed to hit the Over in 8 of its last 10 games, including 3 straight on the road. It has scored 3 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 10 games. The Kings have also allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 straight games and 8 of their last 9.
New York has scored 2 or fewer goals in 2 of its last 4 games and allowed 2 or fewer in 3 of its last 5.
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