Kings vs Islanders Pick, Predictions & Odds – Friday Night Hockey

• The New York Islanders are (-130) home favorites in their tilt against the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night
• The Kings beat the Islanders 5-3 in their last matchup, and that was just over a week ago
• See my Kings vs Islanders prediction below, plus the latest odds, best bets, and where to watch for Friday

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The NHL is gearing up for playoff races, and there’s a ton of teams in the mix. The New York Islanders (37-23-5, 17-10-2 home) host the Los Angeles Kings (26-23-15, 16-8-8 away) at 7:00 PM ET. The Islanders have won two of their last three games at UBS Arena.

The Kings are in sixth place in the Pacific Division, but they’re currently just one point out of the Western Conference wild card spot. The Islanders have had a great season so far, powered by the unreal play of rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer. The Isles are currently third in the Metropolitan Division and added some veteran depth at the NHL trade deadline.

Online sportsbooks have the Islanders as a slight home favorite per the latest NHL odds. It should be an awesome matchup between two teams that are vying for a playoff spot.

Kings vs Islanders Prediction

• Matthew Schaefer to record a point (-146 at FanDuel)

Matthew Shaefer has brought new life to the Islanders this season and is a major reason why they’re in a playoff spot right now. He has tallied 20 goals and 27 assists in 65 games this year. The 18-year-old is currently on a three-game point streak, and he also quarterbacks the Isles’ No.1 power play unit.

THIS KID IS INCREDIBLE!! 😱

Matthew Schaefer secures the win in @Energizer overtime! pic.twitter.com/ybKEHERH3d

— NHL (@NHL) January 4, 2026

Schaefer averages just over 24 minutes of ice time a game and has been an absolute threat with the man-advantage. He has recorded seven goals on the power play. The Islanders’ first-round pick recorded an assist against the Kings in their last matchup and has collected six points (2G, 4A) in New York’s last five contests.

• New York Islanders moneyline (-130 at DraftKings)

The New York Islanders have won two straight games and will be looking to avenge their 5-3 loss to the Kings this Friday night. The Kings have lost three of their last five games, while the Isles have won three of their last five contests.

The Islanders are third in the Metro Division but are only up two points on the Columbus Blue Jackets. New York needs to keep winning so it’s not in danger of missing the playoffs.

Ilya Sorokin is slated to get the start for the Islanders. He has been really good this year, producing 24 wins with a 2.50 GAA, and has six shutouts so far. The LA Kings are starting Darcy Keumper, and he has lost three of his last four starts.

LAK vs NYI Key Stats

The Islanders have gotten great goaltending this year, and it has made up for their underperforming powerplay. The Kings have struggled when they’ve been a man down, so the Isles could take advantage of this with talents like Matthew Schaefer, Mathew Barzal, and Bo Horvat.

Kings vs Islanders Odds

Friday’s NHL odds have the Islanders as home favorites as they battle a desperate Los Angeles Kings team.

• Moneyline: Kings (+108 at FanDuel) | Islanders (-130 at FanDuel)
• Puckline: Kings +1.5 (-225 at DraftKings) | Islanders -1.5 (+185 at DraftKings)
• Total: Over 5.5 (-115 at BetMGM) | Under 5.5 (-105 at BetMGM)

Odds as of 11:43 ET AM, March 13, at FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM.

Kings vs Islanders How to Watch

The Kings and Islanders’ puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York. The game is set to air on ESPN+ in America, with TVAS handling the Canadian broadcast.