Washington Capitals (18-13-6) vs Los Angeles Kings (20-9-6)
2024-01-07 15:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -111 / Los Angeles Kings -111 --- Over/Under: 6
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The Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at Capital One Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kings vs Capitals prediction.
Kings are Really Struggling
Early in the season, the Kings were playing well, but they have really started to struggle as of late. The Kings have lost four games in a row and they have had issues closing out close games. In the last game against the Detroit Red Wings, the game went to a shootout but they were defeated 4-3. The Kings on the season is averaging 3.37 goals while their defense is giving up 2.37 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. Anze Kopitar has been the top player for the Kings scoring 14 goals and adding 21 assists.
Capitals Coming Off Another Loss
The Capitals faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the last game and the defense was awful giving up six goals. Darcy Kuemper was in good and he saved 28 of the 33 shots that he faced. The Capitals are averaging 2.35 goals while their defense is giving up 2.97 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th. The offense is ranked 30th while the defense is ranked 12th. On the season Alex Ovechkin has scored eight goals and added 17 assists so far this season.
Kings vs Capitals Betting Prediction
The Kings are struggling heading into this game, but they are going to bounce back here. The Capitals are averaging 2.35 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Kings defense is giving up 2.37 goals per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. The Capitals are going to have no answer and it will be a comfortable victory by the Kings. Back the Kings.
