NHL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders (March 5, 2026)
The New York Islanders (35-22-5) face the Los Angeles Kings (24-22-14) at Crypto.com Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.
- The Islanders have a 34-28 Puck Line record this season, while the Kings hold a record of 21-39.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Islanders have a 29-31-2 O/U record this season (meaning 29 games have gone over the total points line, 31 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Kings have a 26-32-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Islanders are averaging 2.89 goals per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Kings are averaging 2.52 (29th).
- Defensively, the Islanders are giving up only 2.77 goals per game this season (5th in the league), while the Kings are giving up an average of 2.88 goals (10th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, NY Islanders is averaging 27.6 shots per game this season (19th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Los Angeles is allowing its opposition 27.4 shots per game (13th).
- Flipping that script, the Islanders are allowing 28.0 shots per game (17th in the NHL), while the Kings are averaging 27.4 shots (21st).
Power Play
- NY Islanders holds a power play percentage of 16.0%, ranking 31st in the league this season, while Los Angeles sits 27th with 16.8% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Islanders have a penalty kill rate of 81.1% (ranked 10th), easily outperforming the Kings, who sit at 75.3% (28th).
P1 Result
NY Islanders is +220 to win the first period, while Los Angeles is +155.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Islanders | 20-23-19 | 10-10-9 | 10-13-10 | 3-4-3 |
| Los Angeles | 16-22-22 | 7-8-15 | 9-14-7 | 1-6-3 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +270 to go to overtime.
- The Islanders have played in 17 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Kings have appeared in 23.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Islanders have played in 9 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Kings have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Los Angeles recorded an upset 1-4 victory over NY Islanders at Crypto.com Arena when these teams last met on March 11, 2025. The Kings have now won three straight against the Islanders.
