Los Angeles Kings vs. NY Islanders Prediction and Odds - December 9, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:30PM ET as the Los Angeles Kings square off with the NY Islanders at UBS Arena.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Kings vs. Islanders game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Kings vs. Islanders

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Kings-Islanders NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Kings a 55% chance of getting the W against the Islanders.

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Kings vs. Islanders Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Islanders
Puck Line	-1.5 (+170)	+1.5 (-200)
Moneyline	-146	+125
Total	o5.5 (-134)	u5.5 (+110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Islanders are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Kings, with -200 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Kings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +170.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +125. That means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.
• Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -146, where you can risk $146 to win $100, for a total payout of $246, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -134, as well as the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, check out all of the online sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Kings vs. Islanders

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Islanders +1.5	-200
Moneyline	Islanders	+125
Total	Under 5.5	+110

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Kings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Islanders moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kings vs. Islanders Prediction

According to our model, the Islanders (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Kings vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Islanders? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kings and Islanders this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Nelson a 6.2% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 30.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	6.1%
Trevor Moore	5.6%
Kevin Fiala	5.2%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	4.3%
Anze Kopitar	4.3%

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Brock Nelson	6.2%
Bo Horvat	6.1%
Mathew Barzal	4.1%
Anders Lee	4.0%
Pierre Engvall	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	30.6%
Trevor Moore	27.3%
Kevin Fiala	25.8%
Anze Kopitar	23.8%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	22.1%

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	31.6%
Brock Nelson	30.1%
Kyle Palmieri	21.4%
Mathew Barzal	21.4%
Anders Lee	20.4%
Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Kings vs. Islanders on Saturday December 9, 2023.

Kings vs. Islanders Preview

Saturday's matchup between the Islanders and Kings at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Saturday December 9, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Kings vs. Islanders game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

Our picks are made after 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods. While our Kings vs. Islanders picks can help you make informed decisions, it's crucial that you only bet what you can afford to lose and manage your bankroll effectively.

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