Kings vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Oct. 22

The Los Angeles Kings (1-4-2) visit the New York Islanders (5-3-1) at UBS Arena on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a win. The Kings are coming off a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals, while the Islanders took down the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in their most recent outing.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

Kings vs. Islanders Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Islanders 4, Kings 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-110)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings are -2-2 in overtime games on their way to a 1-4-2 overall record.
• In the four games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
• The Kings have scored at least three goals three times, and are 1-1-1 in those games (to record three points).
• In the two games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 1-0-1 record (three points).
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 0-2-1 (one point).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 1-2-1 to record three points.

Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders have a record of 5-3-1 this season and are -1-1 in overtime matchups.
• In the three games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
• This season the Islanders scored just one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
• New York failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
• The Islanders have earned 10 points in their six games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, New York has recorded a lone power-play goal in five games has a record of 3-2-0 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 2-1-1 (five points).
• The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Islanders went 3-2-0 in those contests (six points).

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Kings vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

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