Islanders vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 3/12/2025

The New York Islanders will be visiting Crypto.com arena on Tuesday, where they will face the Los Angeles Kings. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Islanders come into this game with a 29-27-7 record 

Which places them sixth in the Metropolitan. New York has now lost six of their last 10 games, as they are coming off a 4-1 loss against the Ducks on Sunday. Illya Sorokin will get the start in this game, he’s posted a 2.76 goals against average with New York this season. The Islanders are scoring 2.71 goals per game, while giving up 2.97 defensively.

The Los Angeles Kings currently sit third in the Pacific, entering this game with a 33-20-9 record. Los Angeles has picked up, wins in consecutive games, most recently defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 on Sunday. Darcy Kuemper will be the Kings’ starting goaltender on Tuesday, he’s posted a 19-8-7 record to go along with his 2.33 goals against average. Adrian Kempe leads the Kings in goals and points this season, he’s picked up 27 goals and 53 points thus far. 

Los Angeles heads home where they look to make it three straight, while the Islanders hope to bounce back after a though loss against Anaheim. Expect Los Angeles to cover the -1.5 spread en route to the win. Final score prediction, Kings win 4-1.