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Kings vs. Islanders prediction: Islanders favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [3/13/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Los Angeles Kings vs NY Islanders predictions for NHL Friday.
The NY Islanders and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the NHL at UBS Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Islanders a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Kings.
This article offers further insights into Friday's Kings vs. Islanders matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Isles prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL game between the Kings and Islanders 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Islanders a 54% chance of beating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Kings vs. Islanders odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-225) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-104) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Islanders picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kings +1.5 | -225 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +120 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | -110 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Kings to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kings vs. Islanders player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Islanders?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Islanders.
Our projections give Kempe a 36.4% chance of scoring a goal at UBS Arena, while the star is a 7.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 36.4% |
| Artemi Panarin | 35.4% |
| Quinton Byfield | 28.2% |
| Alex Laferriere | 26.7% |
| Trevor Moore | 21.4% |
NY Islanders
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 35.6% |
| Anders Lee | 27.0% |
| Mathew Barzal | 26.5% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 22.4% |
| Brayden Schenn | 20.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.2% |
| Adrian Kempe | 7.6% |
| Quinton Byfield | 6.2% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.0% |
| Trevor Moore | 4.2% |
NY Islanders
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bo Horvat | 8.3% |
| Anders Lee | 5.1% |
| Mathew Barzal | 4.9% |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | 4.5% |
| Brayden Schenn | 4.3% |
Kings vs. Isles game-day updates and essential details
Friday's game between the Islanders and Kings at UBS Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. NY Islanders
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: UBS Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Islanders, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Islanders insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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