Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup

Keep reading to see our Golden Knights vs Kings NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.

  • The Golden Knights head to Los Angeles for a matchup with the Kings.
  • The Golden Knights come into the game ranked 15th in shots on goal.
  • The Golden Knights are coming off a 5-0 win vs. the Flames.
  • The Kings possess a 5-3-2 record so far.
  • Los Angeles are currently 21st in assists this season..
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Sharks.

Golden Knights vs Kings Preview

The Golden Knights and Kings are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Kings. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.

Golden Knights vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings
  • Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, October 30th
  • Betting Odds VEG -1.5, VEG -118 | LA -102 O/U 6

Golden Knights Preview: Can the Golden Knights Lock in a Road Win?

With a 5-0 road win over the Flames, the Golden Knights improved to 7-2-1 this season. Vegas covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 5 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.

Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Keegan Kolesar leading the way with two goals. Vegas’ defense held Calgary to just 16 shots on goal in the shutout.

In their 5-0 win over Calgary, the Golden Knights fired 38 shots on goal, with Keegan Kolesar scoring twice, bringing his season total to 4. Nicolas Roy added his 3rd goal of the season, while Alex Pietrangelo opened the scoring with his 1st goal.

After a 1st-period goal from Pietrangelo, Mark Stone netted his 5th of the season in the 2nd. Kolesar's first goal came early in the 3rd, followed by his 4th goal. Cole Schwindt picked up two assists, giving him 3 for the season.

Vegas's defense was rock-solid in their last game, leading to a 5-0 win over Calgary. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Golden Knights' defense also added 15 takeaways and 10 hits.

Kings Preview: Can the Kings Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

After a 4-2 loss to the Sharks, the Kings now sit at 5-3-2. The game was tied 2-2 in the third period before Los Angeles gave up two unanswered goals.

Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number.

Akil Thomas netted his first goal of the season, while Alex Laferriere added his fifth in the Kings' 4-2 loss to the Sharks. Laferriere scored on one of his two shots on goal, and Warren Foegele picked up his first assist of the season on Laferriere's goal.

Brandt Clarke, with his seventh assist, and Trevor Moore, with his second, were credited on Thomas' goal. The Kings took 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period and managed just 13 offensive giveaways.

Defensively, the Kings gave up the first goal just 2:20 into the 2nd period and allowed three more in the 3rd, including an empty-netter. David Rittich made 17 saves with an 85% save percentage. The Kings' defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 15 hits.

Golden Knights vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last three road contests, Vegas has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Kings offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
  • As the betting favorite, the Golden Knights have an puck line mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Vegas posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.

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