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Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Capital One Arena — Washington, DC

Article updated Dec 22, 2:39 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to end their seven-game road trip on a high note as they take on the Washington Capitals on Sunday night at Capital One Arena. The

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to end their seven-game road trip on a high note as they take on the Washington Capitals on Sunday night at Capital One Arena. The Kings, with a record of 3-5, are coming off a big win over Philadelphia, while the Capitals, at 22-8-2, are coming off a victory against Carolina. Washington has a strong record against Los Angeles in their previous matchups. The Capitals are the favorites to win, with the betting line opening at -135 and remaining steady. Stay tuned for the outcome of this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kings +115 | Capitals -135

Spread: Kings +1.5 (-225) | Capitals -1.5 (+182)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Washington will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings have been performing well on their seven-game road trip, winning three of the first five games. They currently sit second in the Pacific Division standings, three points behind Vegas. Anze Kopitar leads the team with 37 points, followed by Adrian Kempe with 31 points and Alex Laferriere with 24 points. The team has been strong defensively, allowing an average of 2.53 goals per game, which leads the league. Darcy Kuemper has been solid in goal, with an 8-2-4 record, a 2.36 GAA, and a .913 save percentage. The Kings will look to cut into the Golden Knights' lead in their upcoming game on Sunday.

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Washington Capitals Analysis

The Washington Capitals ended their two-game losing streak with a win over the Hurricanes, reclaiming the top spot in the Metropolitan Division standings. They look to continue their success and extend their lead in the division with a win on Sunday. Washington has a strong offense, averaging 3.78 goals per game, led by Dylan Strome, Connor McMichael, and Aliaksei Protas. Defensively, they have been solid, allowing only 2.63 goals per game. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren has been impressive, with a record of 10-6-0, a 2.59 GAA, and a .905 save percentage. The Capitals, with a power ranking of 4, rank second in offense and fifth in defense, with an overall record of 6-4. The upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Kings, who have recently had success against Washington, promises to be an exciting game worth considering for betting opportunities and sports betting promos.

Washington Capitals Dominating at Home, Favorable Spread Against Fatigued Los Angeles Kings

The Washington Capitals have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning three out of their last four matchups. Additionally, their offensive prowess is evident as they have scored a total of 13 goals in these games. The Capitals' special teams have also been performing well, with a power play conversion rate of over 20%. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Kings have won three out of their last five road games but have struggled defensively, allowing at least three goals in three of their last four away games. Furthermore, the Kings will be facing fatigue as they play on consecutive nights, which may impact their ability to keep up with the Capitals' offensive momentum. Taking into account these factors, it is advisable to favor Washington to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Kings vs Capitals archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kings vs Capitals matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings+115 → +140Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Capitals-135 → -158Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings+1.5 (-220) → +1.5 (-190)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Capitals-1.5 (+180) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Kings
3-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Capitals
6-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-6-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-22T07:39:06.069Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Capitals defeated Los Angeles Kings 3-1

Washington Capitals defeated Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on December 22, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Washington Capitals' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Kings +1.5 (-190) spread, Washington Capitals covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • RcollinsTotal · Over 5.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings +120Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 5.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings +120Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 5.5 (-110)Loss