Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Kings (20-7-4) travel to meet the Vegas Golden Knights (21-10-5) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Kings vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Kings picked up a 5-1 win against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, and now face the quick turnaround in Vegas with no rest. Los Angeles has won 4 of the past 5 games overall, while cashing the Under in 4 of those outings.
Los Angeles has dropped 3 of the past 4 games when playing on no rest, with the Under 3-0-1 in the span.
The Golden Knights were on the short end of a 5-2 score on the road against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, dropping a 4th consecutive game. The team's last win was Dec. 17 against the Ottawa Senators, which was also the last victory. The Over has cashed in 9 of the past 10 games overall.
Like Los Angeles, Vegas is playing on no rest. Vegas is 1-1-1 in the past 3 games when playing on no rest, while the Over is 3-2 in 5 outings this season when playing on no rest.
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Kings at Golden Knights odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Golden Knights -113 (bet $113 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-255) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+205)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +104 | U: -128)
Kings at Golden Knights projected goalies
Cam Talbot (14-6-2, 2.06 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jiri Patera (1-2-0, 3.98 GAA, .897 SV%)
Talbot allowed 3 goals on 32 shots in a 3-2 win against the visiting Calgary Flames on Saturday, and he improved to 4-2-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .918 SV% with 1 SO in 7 December starts. The last time he faced VGK, Talbot allowed a single goal on 38 shots in a 4-1 win at T-Mobile Arena on Nov. 8.
Patera coughed up 4 goals on 42 shots in a 4-2 loss against the Florida Panthers last Saturday. Logan Thompson made it back from an upper-body injury to start Wednesday, but Patera will get the nod in the 2nd end of the back-to-back.
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Kings at Golden Knights picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 4, Golden Knights 2
Moneyline
The KINGS (-106) are a solid play as slight underdogs against the Golden Knights (-113). The road team has won each of the 1st 2 meetings this season, while the visitor is 6-3 in the previous 9 battles in this rivalry.
Los Angeles has won 4 of the past 5 games, and the good news is that Talbot is projected to start, and that gives L.A. a huge advantage, with the shaky Patera slated to go for VGK.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Kings +1.5 (-255) will cost you over 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that's way too expensive for a little bit of insurance. If you like Los Angeles, just play it straight up for a much better value.
PASS.
Over/Under
The UNDER 6.5 (-128) is worth a look, as both teams could have some tired legs after playing Wednesday night.
The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games for the Kings, while cashing in each of the past 5 outings on the road.
The total has gone high in 4 straight games at home for VGK, but the Under is 5-4 in the past 9 games at The Fortress, including the most recent meeting against the Kings on Nov. 8.
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