The Los Angeles Kings visit the New York Islanders on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Kings come in with a tough 1-4 record, while the Islanders have a solid 5-3 mark. This suggests the Islanders have been the stronger team so far this season.
Looking at the betting odds, the Islanders are slight favorites on the moneyline at -115, meaning you’d need to bet $115 to win $100. The Kings are close behind at -105, indicating a fairly even moneyline market but with a slight edge to the home team.
When it comes to the puck line, the Kings are +1.5 at hefty -285 odds. This means if you take the Kings with a 1.5-goal advantage, you need to risk $285 to win $100, reflecting the sportsbook’s view that the Kings are unlikely to keep the game close. On the flip side, the Islanders at -1.5 are priced at +230, so a $100 bet nets $230 if they win by two or more goals. That’s a tempting payout but also higher risk.
The total is set at 5.5 goals, with the under slightly favored at -115 over -105 for the over. This suggests the game might be moderately low-scoring.
Overall, the lines reflect the Islanders’ better record and home advantage. Betting on the Islanders straight up offers a reasonable risk-reward, while the puck line offers bigger rewards but greater risk. The under total looks like a small lean given the odds.