Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Kings (45-23-10) travel to meet the Vegas Golden Knights (48-22-8) Thursday. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Kings vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings suffered a 3-1 loss against the Edmonton Oilers at home Tuesday. Los Angeles has 100 points, 3 points behind Edmonton for 2nd place in the Pacific Division, and 4 points back of VGK for 1st place. Both L.A. and Vegas have played 78 games, while Edmonton has played 79.

The Golden Knights won the 1st meeting of the regular season Oct. 11 by a 4-3 count in Los Angeles. The Kings have won the past 2 meetings, including the first battle at T-Mobile Arena Jan. 7. L.A. routed Vegas 5-1 as the total pushed at most shops.