Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders: The home team's fifth consecutive win

Prediction for the NHL Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders match, which will take place on February 27. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Los Angeles has made a great run, winning six times in their last seven games. The only club the Kings could not beat was Edmonton (2:5). However, they have beaten Vegas (4:3 in overtime), Arizona twice (5:3 and 3:2), and last game Anaheim 4:1. Los Angeles is second in the Pacific Division standings with 63 points, three behind leading Calgary (but two games longer).

The Islanders have alternated between defeats and victories in five consecutive games. After a 2:3 (penalty shot) loss to Montreal, the New Yorkers beat Seattle 5:2 but lost again in the last game to San Jose 3:4, also on penalties. As for the Islanders' position in the Metropolitan Division standings, they're sixth with 46 points.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup after four straight wins, so they're clearly in high spirits. The Islanders are in worse shape, and they'll be playing on the road. We think that the hosts will be able to beat the guests, but we bet with the safety on their victory, considering the overtime and penalty shot. Prediction: Los Angeles will win.

• Los Angeles Kings Will Win for 1.775
• W1 for 2.312
• Winning Margin 1 by 2 for 6.00