Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Islanders. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.

LOS ANGELES KINGS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Islanders +1.5

This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Islanders.
• We like the Islanders on the moneyline (+110)
• The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Kings Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 16-8-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but a goal with just 31 seconds left sent the game to a shootout, where the Kings were outscored 3-2.

As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over the line.

Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period, after scoring his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal in the second period.

Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were held to just three goals. They also recorded 13 giveaways.

Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game against the Blackhawks, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had a save percentage of 85.7% on 21 shots from Chicago. The Kings’ defense also recorded 24 hits and 6 takeaways.

Will New York Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Following a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders’ record now stands at 11-11-7. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. The Islanders entered the game as underdogs on the puck line.

The Rangers took the lead with a goal at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders responded in the second period, with Casey Cizikas scoring at 15:22. However, the Rangers added two more goals in the third period to secure the win.

Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas got the Islanders on the board in the second period, with Nelson following up just before the end of the period.

Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders only managed two goals. They were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and had 23 giveaways in the game.

The Islanders’ defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense added 12 takeaways and 17 hits.