The Los Angeles Kings aim to bounce back vs the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their Sportsbook-round series. The Kings were shut out 1-0 in Game 1 and are 1-4 SU in their last five road games. Los Angeles will try to split the series and opened as a +140 dog to upset the Knights.
- The Kings are 8-1 SU in their last nine games after a loss.
- The Knights are 0-6 ATS in their last six games vs divisional opponents.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of the Knights’ last six games vs teams with winning records.
The Kings have to feel good even though they’re down in the series. Los Angeles held Vegas to one goal which is decent when you consider the Knights were a top-scoring team at home this season. Jonathan Quick gave up a quick goal in the first period but remained steady for the duration of the contest, stopping 27 of 28 shots.
However, the absence of defenseman Drew Doughty will not go unnoticed as the Norris Trophy candidate is suspended for tonight’s game after a hit to the head of forward William Carrier. The NHL’s leader in ice time plays in all situations and his offensive prowess could be a huge loss for L.A. in its efforts to steal a game in Vegas.
Vegas did what it needed to do and netminder Marc-Andre Fleury was stellar, backstopping the Knights to a Game 1 win by stopping all 30 shots that came his way. The Golden Knights have been dominant at home all season at 30-12 SU and finished 12-4 SU at T-Mobile Arena vs their division. If bettors are planning to back Vegas, they should stick to the moneyline as the Knights are 6-1 SU in their last seven games at home but 0-5 against the puckline in their last five games overall.
The total opened at 5 and trends are pointing to an UNDER. The total has gone UNDER in the last four games in this matchup with an average combined score of 4 goals per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Kings were listed as +115 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Friday at Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Golden Knights to win this game 3.1-2.2. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Kings will try to spoil the party on Friday; they are 45-30-8 this season, while the Golden Knights are 52-24-7. Los Angeles is 37-44-2 on the totals; Vegas is 42-39-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vegas vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 20 (Vegas) and the No. 11 (Los Angeles) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vegas's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Los Angeles defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.46 goals allowed. The Golden Knights power play is averaging 21.43% while the Kings defense kills off 85.17% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 1-0 loser as they battled the Golden Knights on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Golden Knights at -149 were rewarded, while the 1 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- Los Angeles is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
- Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games on the road
- Vegas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Vegas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Vegas's last 19 games
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Vegas, Sunday, April 15
