Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders prediction
NHL · Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET · UBS Arena · Disney+
Result
Final: Los Angeles Kings 3, New York Islanders 2 (Los Angeles Kings won). Mel’s pick (New York Islanders win 51% of the time) was wrong.
Mel’s pick
New York Islanders win 51% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Los Angeles Kings: 49%
- New York Islanders: 51%
Projected score
Los Angeles Kings 2, New York Islanders 3.
Mel vs the betting line
Mel’s margin (New York Islanders by about 1.4) is close to the line (New York Islanders −1.5), so there’s no real lean against the spread.
The total is 5.5; Mel’s projected 5.5 is right around it.
Recent form
Los Angeles Kings (1-4-2) scored 1.8 and allowed 2.8 goals a game over their last 5.
New York Islanders (5-3-1) scored 2.8 and allowed 2.4 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 22, 9:11 AM ET.
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