The Islanders will play the Kings on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 9:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the New York Islanders and Los Angeles Kings. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New York Islanders currently have a 92.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Los Angeles Kings heading into this matchup with a 87.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away New York Islanders - The New York Islanders have a 16-11-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the New York Islanders now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Los Angeles Kings - The Los Angeles Kings start this game with a 8-11-7 record as a home team. That puts them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the New York Islanders rank 17th (169) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Kings, currently rank 25th (146) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 20th (162) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Los Angeles Kings, they've given up 161 goals this season, ranking them 21st in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the New York Islanders have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Los Angeles Kings owning a 4-6 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 32-21-5 record and the Los Angeles Kings hold a 23-19-14 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...New York Islanders clash with Los Angeles Kings in epic showdown...Islanders hold a 0.552 win percentage, Kings at 0.411...both teams jockeying for playoff position in tight race...
Islanders seek to extend winning streak, Kings aim to bounce back...review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...Islanders have tallied 69 points, Kings with 60 points on season...important matchup with potential playoff implications on the line...
Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...excitement fills the air as fans eagerly anticipate the puck drop...learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com for insider tips...
Magic fills the arena as the Islanders and Kings battle it out...will the Islanders continue their hot streak or will the Kings reign supreme?...tune in on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 for a night of thrilling hockey action...may the best team emerge victorious in this crucial matchup...let the games begin!
Best Islanders at Kings Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Kings are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Kings are -1.5 +195 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Islanders
Kings
3/05/26 9:38pm EST | +105-125 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 48.78%.
- Los Angeles Kings bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Kings is 55.56%.
New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings Prop Bets
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Islanders
Kings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
3/05/26 9:38pm EST | Yes -150No +110Bet |
Kings
Total Goals
NYI at LAK 3/05/26 9:38pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
NYI at LAK 3/05/26 9:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1402.5 u +100Bet |
Adrian Kempe
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at LAK 3/05/26 9:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
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Artemi Panarin
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at LAK 3/05/26 9:38pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Bo Horvat
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at LAK 3/05/26 9:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| New York Islanders | 76 | 42 | 29 | 5 | 0.553 | 89 | 38 | 222 | 221 | +1.0 | 21-13-2 | 21-16-3 | 4-5 | 5-5-0 | L2 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 74 | 30 | 26 | 18 | 0.405 | 78 | 26 | 197 | 223 | -26.0 | 11-17-8 | 19-9-10 | 4-8 | 4-3-3 | W1 |
New York Islanders & Los Angeles Kings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +12500 Bet |
New York Islanders & Los Angeles Kings Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 9:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.