Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6) vs. LA Kings (30-17-7)
February 24, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Kings -115 / Vegas Golden Knights -105; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Monday, February 24th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6, 33-24 ATS) were on the longest losing skid of the season. They suffered four consecutive defeats, but responded with three straight victories over New Jersey, Boston, and Vancouver, allowing just four goals in the process. Vegas is 1st in the Pacific Division with 74 points, two more than the Edmonton Oilers.
Jack Eichel leads the team with 69 points (19 G 50 A). Mark Stone follows him with 49 points (14 G and 35 A), while Shea Theodore has 48 points (7G and 41 A).
Adin Hill (21-10-4) is slated to take his place between the sticks when the Golden Knights visit the Kings on Monday. The 28-year-old is conceding 2.59 goals per game with a .903 SV% and two shutouts.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (30-17-7, 26-28 ATS) went through their worst period of the season. They lost eight of ten games and were on a four-game losing skid. Still, the Kings bounced back with three wins in a row against Carolina, Montreal, and Dallas. In the previous two, the Kings lost to Anaheim and defeated Utah. Los Angeles is 3rd in the Pacific Division, seven points behind the Golden Knights.
Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe are the team’s top performers with 46 points each. Kevin Fiala contributes 41 points (22 G and 15 A), while Alex Laferriere has 31 points (15 G and 16 A).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six games against the Golden Knights following a win have gone OVER the total goals line at Crypto.com Arena.
- Ten of the Golden Knights’ last 11 night games at Crypto.com Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.20%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.54).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.41%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.28).
Golden Knights vs Kings Prediction
I expect to see a close game and would be surprised if one goal decides it. I will stay away from taking sides, but I am going with Over. Both of the H2H duels this season produced 7+ goals, while the teams provided 6+ goals in ten of the previous 12 H2Hs in Los Angeles. Four of the last six Kings games produced 6+ goals and I expect to see at least six in this one as well.
