- The Kings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Golden Knights
- Golden Knights vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Vegas Golden Knights (27-16) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (23-19) on Feb. 25 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Golden Knights vs. Kings Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Golden Knights | +1.5 -200 | 5.5 -115 | +130 |
| Kings | -1.5 +165 | 5.5 -105 | -155 |
Golden Knights vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 54.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Golden Knights vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Golden Knights will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.35 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.80 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+6.85 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.65 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+4.55 Units / 23% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+6.50 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 7 of their last 9 games (+6.10 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.55 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.50 Units / 38% ROI)
Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Golden Knights are 20-37 against the spread this NHL season (-10.75 Units / -16.28% ROI).
- Golden Knights are 27-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.65 Units /-19.13% ROI
- Golden Knights are 31-23 when betting the Over for +5.8 Units / 9.13% ROI
- Golden Knights are 23-31 when betting the Under for -10.55 Units /-16.84% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 20-36 against the spread this NHL season (-19.05 Units /-23.8% ROI).
- Kings are 23-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.3 Units / -25.6% ROI
- Kings are 24-32 when betting the Over for -10.45 Units / -17.23% ROI
- Kings are 32-24 when betting the Under for +5.25 Units / 8.32% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Quinton Byfield (LAK) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Quinton Byfield (LAK) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 2.5 -135 | 2.5 +100 |
| Tomas Hertl (VEG) | 2.5 +130 | 2.5 -175 |
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights were 37-8 (.822) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635
The Golden Knights are 119-96 (.553) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 74-59 (.556) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Kings are 22-32 (.407) this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-36 (.333) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings were 16-1 (.941) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Golden Knights have 165 inner slot shots in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 15.4 slot shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.6
The Golden Knights have scored 16 power play goals in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have scored on 6% of cycle chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have scored on 4% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Kings scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 2.7 high danger chances per game against the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.7
The Golden Knights have allowed 0.42 expected goals per game against the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.63
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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