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Vegas Golden Knights Favored to Win Against Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena - Puck Drops at 10 PM EST

The Vegas Golden Knights will be visiting the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Vegas holds a record of 7-2-1 while Los Angeles has a record of 5-2-2. The two teams already met once this season, resulting in a win for Vegas. The puck is scheduled to drop at 10 PM EST. Vegas is currently the betting favorite with odds opening at -111 and the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Golden Knights -111 | Kings -104
• Spread: Golden Knights +0.25 (-33) | Kings -0.25 (-15)
• Total: Over/Under 5.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 53%.

Vegas vs Los Angeles Stats

Vegas Golden Knights

In their last game, Vegas was the favorite and defeated the Calgary Flames 5-0. Keegan Kolesar scored twice and had an assist, Nicolas Roy had a goal and two assists, and Cole Schwindt had two assists. Adin Hill stopped all 16 shots faced in the net. The Golden Knights have shown strong offensive performance this season, scoring three or more goals in nine of their last 10 games and ranking first in goals per game. Mark Stone leads the team with 18 points, while Jack Eichel has 16 points. The defense has been average, but goaltending has been solid, with Adin Hill and Ilya Samsonov putting up good numbers. With a power ranking of 1, Vegas is ranked 1st in offense, 6th in defense, and has a record of 7-2-1 this season.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings are currently on the back end of a back-to-back but have shown decent offensive performance so far this season. They have scored three or more goals in six of their first nine games and rank 18th in goals per game and 12th in shots per game. Anze Kopitar leads the team with nine points. However, the defense has been solid while goaltending has been below average, with the Kings ranking 19th in goals against per game and sixth in shots against per game. Darcy Kuemper has a 2-0-2 record with a 3.20 GAA and .896 SV%, while David Rittich is 3-2-0 with a 3.09 GAA and .874 SV%. The Kings have a power ranking of 15 and are currently 5-2-2 overall. In their last three matchups against Vegas, the Kings have a record of 1-2-0.

Golden Knights Have Upper Hand Against the Kings: Vegas Favored to Win upcoming Matchup

In recent encounters, Vegas has demonstrated a competitive edge over the Kings, boasting a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 matchups. Their previous encounters this season resulted in a victory for the Golden Knights. The team's offensive prowess has been particularly impressive, with three or more goals scored in nine of their last 10 games. Currently, the Golden Knights hold the top spot in goals per game and the 14th place in shots per game. Conversely, the Kings have struggled in goaltending, ranking 19th in goals against per game. Considering these factors, it is highly likely that the Golden Knights will emerge victorious in the upcoming contest. It is recommended to place a bet on Vegas to win on the money line.

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