Kings vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - December 10

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The Los Angeles Kings (16-8-3) will try to extend a five-game win streak when they take on the New York Islanders (11-11-7) on the road on Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Islanders have a 4-4-2 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 27 total goals (four power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 17.4%) while conceding 27 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Islanders 4, Kings 3.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (+110)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a 16-8-3 record overall, with a -3-3 record in games that have needed overtime.
In the eight games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-1-2 record (good for 12 points).
In the three games this season the Kings registered just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
Los Angeles has finished 2-5-0 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
The Kings have scored at least three goals 16 times, and are 14-0-2 in those games (to record 30 points).
In the 10 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 9-0-1.
In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 11-7-2 (24 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 5-1-1 (11 points).

Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders have a record of 11-11-7 this season and are 3-7-10 in overtime matchups.
In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Islanders recorded only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (0-2-2) in those contests.
New York failed to win all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Islanders have earned 26 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in nine games has a record of 7-1-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 5-6-2 (12 points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank	Kings AVG		Islanders AVG	Islanders Rank
14th	3.07	Goals Scored	2.59	25th
3rd	2.59	Goals Allowed	2.97	13th
21st	28	Shots	28.4	19th
1st	24.3	Shots Allowed	28.6	17th
26th	16.88%	Power Play %	13.75%	31st
15th	79.78%	Penalty Kill %	65.08%	32nd

Kings vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York