Kings vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - March 11

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The Los Angeles Kings (33-20-9), coming off a 6-5 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, host the New York Islanders (29-27-7) at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in their last outing.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Tuesday's game.

The Islanders have put up a 4-6-0 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 goals while allowing 33 in that time. On the power play, 26 opportunities have resulted in four goals (15.4% conversion rate).

Kings vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Kings 4, Islanders 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-191)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings (33-20-9 overall) have a 4-9-13 record in matchups that have required overtime.
  • In the 21 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-3-6 record (good for 30 points).
  • In the 10 games this season the Kings recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-8-2 (two points).
  • Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in 19 games this season (6-8-5 record, 17 points).
  • The Kings have scored at least three goals in 29 games (27-0-2, 56 points).
  • In the 19 games when Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 29 points after finishing 14-4-1.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 19-11-5 (43 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 11-8-3 (25 points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders have a record of 29-27-7 this season and are 6-7-13 in overtime matchups.
  • New York has earned 28 points (11-7-6) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Islanders scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (0-8-2) in those contests.
  • When New York has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-5-0 record).
  • The Islanders have scored three or more goals in 38 games, earning 56 points from those contests.
  • New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 14-18-2 (30 points).
  • The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Islanders finished 15-7-5 in those matchups (35 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Islanders AVG Islanders Rank
17th 2.84 Goals Scored 2.71 26th
5th 2.66 Goals Allowed 2.97 17th
19th 27.9 Shots 28.9 10th
2nd 25.6 Shots Allowed 28.6 16th
28th 15.38% Power Play % 12.58% 32nd
11th 80.92% Penalty Kill % 70.29% 30th

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