The Los Angeles Kings'(32-19-8) visit the'New York Islanders'(30-24-7) Friday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Los Angeles lost 4-3 in overtime Thursday night as +110 underdogs vs. New Jersey. LW Viktor'Arvidsson, C'Anze Kopitar, and D'Sean Durzi scored for the Kings, who have lost back-to-back games after a 4-game win streak.
The Islanders won 2-1 at home Wednesday vs. the Winnipeg Jets, cashing at a -103 price while the Under 5.5 was also a winner. D Sebastian Aho'and RW'Simon'Holmstrom scored in New York’s 2nd straight win. New York is 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
This is the 1st meeting between New York and Los Angeles, with the rematch March 14 in L.A.