New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/11/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Monday, March 11, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Islanders (+117) Kings (-141)

Crypto.com Arena is where the Los Angeles Kings (32-20-11) will take on the New York Islanders (28-20-14) on Monday. The moneyline on this game has the Islanders at +117 and the Kings are at -141. The betting total is set at 7.

The New York Islanders were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-2 win over the Sharks their last time out. New York tallied 4 penalty mins for this contest. In addition, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Islanders had a impressive offensive output in this victory. In the game, they converted 7 of the 33 shots they attempted.

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New York Islanders opponents have 182 power play tries (26th in the NHL) and have scored 52 goals in those chances. The Islanders thus far have had 2,069 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .903. New York has taken 1,877 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.1%. At even strength, the Islanders have allowed 149 goals while having 151 on offense. New York steps onto the ice with 170 power play opportunities and they have tallied 39 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 22.94%. For the season, they have racked up 70 points and their points percentage comes in at .565. Regarding their scoring, the New York Islanders have accumulated 190 goals (20th in pro hockey) this season and have given up 201.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has played in 182 games throughout his hockey career. He has compiled a win-loss record of 92-59-29 and was named the starter in 178 games. Opponents have been able to score 446 goals versus Sorokin in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.51. Sorokin has had 5,557 shots taken against him and has recorded 5,111 total saves. His save percentage is .920 during his 10,661 minutes played. In his professional hockey career, Sorokin has accrued 121 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .680.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles played the Stars in an outing where the Kings took the defeat by a final score of 4-1. They had 4 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Kings recorded 1 goal out of the 25 shots on goal they tried.

Los Angeles has taken 2,077 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.24%, while allowing their opponents 1,793 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 86.00% on their oppositions 200 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 90.7%. They have recorded 194 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.16%. The Kings have racked up 149 goals at even strength and 43 goals (16th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 166 goals to be scored by of a combination of 138 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 192 goals, 75 points, and a points percentage of .595.

On the other side of the ice you will find Cam Talbot in net. Talbot has compiled a career mark of 237-171-42 and has been in net for 473 contests. Talbot's quality start percentage comes out to 55.3% and he has made 250 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has accrued 12,574 saves out of 13,761 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .914. The opposition is averaging 2.64 goals per contest and he has allowed 1,187 goals in total. He has made the start in 452 games and has played 27,018 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-141)

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