New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Odds – November 12, 2026

The New York Islanders visit the Los Angeles Kings with both clubs looking for steadier results. New York brings the stronger overall record, while Los Angeles has a power play capable of changing the matchup.

Game details and odds

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm EST · crypto.com Arena

Total: 5.5 — over -130, under +110.

DraftKings odds checked November 12, 2026 19:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Islanders Lean on Their Penalty Kill

New York enters at 7-6-4, including 3-3-2 on the road. Its 86.7 percent penalty kill stands out against a Los Angeles power play converting at 22.2 percent. Bo Horvat leads the Islanders with 17 points, giving them a scoring option in a matchup where special teams could be decisive.

The Islanders have lost four straight completed games, most recently falling 3-2 at San Jose. Their offense has not disappeared throughout that stretch: they scored four against New Jersey and three against Carolina, but conceded five in each game. A 4-0 loss to Edmonton was the exception to that scoring output. Their preceding 4-3 win at Minnesota shows they can find enough offense away from home, yet the recent run puts pressure on them to limit chances rather than rely on trading goals.

Kings Seek a More Consistent Home Response

Los Angeles is 5-9-2 overall and 2-6-0 at home. Artemi Panarin leads the Kings with 18 points, while their power play has scored 12 goals. The concern is at the other end: Los Angeles allows 3.44 goals per game and has killed 65.4 percent of opposing power plays.

The Kings' last five completed games were all at home, but their results swung sharply. They scored seven against San Jose and six against Ottawa, winning both, then managed only two against Pittsburgh and none against Nashville in their two most recent games. The 3-0 loss to Nashville followed a 5-2 defeat to Pittsburgh, leaving Los Angeles searching for a response. That earlier burst of scoring makes the Kings dangerous, although their latest outings offer little indication that the attack will produce at the same level.

Injury news

New York Islanders: Matias Maccelli – Injured Reserve (Lower Body); Mathew Barzal – Injured Reserve (Knee); Ryan Pulock – Out (Upper Body); Calum Ritchie – Injured Reserve (Lower Body); Alexander Romanov – Injured Reserve (Knee).

Los Angeles Kings: Drew Doughty – Day-To-Day (Lower Body); Erik Gustafsson – Day-To-Day (Undisclosed); Kevin Fiala – Injured Reserve (Lower Leg); Jakub Dvorak – Injured Reserve (Upper Body).

Availability checked November 12, 2026 19:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New York Islanders.

New York's stronger penalty kill offers a plausible edge against Los Angeles' effective power play. The Islanders' losing streak makes this a cautious selection, but the Kings' recent home scoring dip adds to their challenge.

Original winner pick recorded November 12, 2026 06:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.