The New York Islanders (5-3-1) host the Los Angeles Kings (1-4-2) at UBS Arena on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a win. The Islanders knocked off the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in their most recent game, while the Kings are coming off a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Kings vs. Islanders Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Islanders 4, Kings 2.

Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-120)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Islanders (-1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

The Islanders are -1-1 in overtime matchups on their way to a 5-3-1 overall record.
New York is 2-1-0 (four points) in its three games decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Islanders registered only one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
New York has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Islanders have scored at least three goals in six games (5-1-0, 10 points).
In the five games when New York has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (six points).
In the four games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 2-1-1 (five points).
The Islanders have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 3-2-0 (six points).

Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a record of 1-4-2 this season and are -2-2 in overtime contests.
This season the Kings scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
The Kings have scored three or more goals in three games, earning three points from those contests.
This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in two games and picked up three points with a record of 1-0-1.
When it outshoots its opponent, Los Angeles is 0-2-1 (one point) this season.
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 1-2-1 to register three points.

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