New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/5

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The New York Islanders are heading to the Crypto.com Arena to play against the Los Angeles Kings. This NHL regular season game will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 9:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.

The Islanders have a solid record of 35-21-5 this season. They are ranked 3rd in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Kings have a record of 24-22-14 and sit 6th in the Western Pacific Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Islanders vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • New York Islanders Puck Line: +1.5 (-220)
    • Los Angeles Kings Puck Line: -1.5 (+176)
    • New York Islanders MoneyLine: +119
    • Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine: -142
    • Over/Under: 5.5 (Over: -107, Under: -116)

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have been on a winning streak. They recently won against the Florida Panthers, 5-4. Matthew Schaefer was a standout with 2 goals and 1 assist.

The team also secured a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with a 4-3 score. Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves on 30 shots in that game. Scott Mayfield contributed with 1 goal and 1 assist.

In their game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Islanders won 4-3. They managed a power play goal in this game. Ilya Sorokin made 22 saves to help the team win.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have faced a mix of results in their recent home games. They secured a win against the Calgary Flames with a 2-0 score, showing strong defense. However, they fell short in games against the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers, with losses of 4-2 and 8-1, respectively.

Adrian Kempe and Artemi Panarin have been key players for the Kings this season. Kempe has tallied 22 goals and 28 assists in 60 games. Panarin has contributed with 19 goals and 41 assists over 56 games, providing consistent support.

In goal, Darcy Kuemper has been a regular presence, playing in 37 games. He has recorded 14 wins and 823 saves. The Kings rank 7th in goals against, showing their defense can be a challenge for opponents.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are the favorites with a moneyline of -142 against the New York Islanders. The Islanders are the underdogs with a moneyline of +119. Given the Kings’ higher rank in goals and assists, they are likely to win. The projected score is Kings 3, Islanders 2.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 goals. The projected total score is 5 goals. With both teams having strong goaltending stats, the under bet at -116 is the recommendation.