Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Golden Knights

The Los Angeles Kings meet the Vegas Golden Knights in this NHL matchup at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, October 8. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Over 5.5 could be on the menu when the Kings and the Golden Knights meet on the rink. We’re more than happy to back this prediction at odds of -130.

Los Angeles Kings were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Colorado Avalanche by a 4-1 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. Kevin Fiala was the solitary scorer after Kings registered 25 shots.

Vegas Golden Knights were beaten 1-0 (OT) at T-Mobile Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Edmonton Oilers. They managed 24 shots on goal, with goalie Adin Hill making 32 saves (.970).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings beat the Knights in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 6-5 scoreline at T-Mobile Arena. The Kings have racked up three straight victories over the Knights. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-11-5	2.7	.904	2
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-5	3.1	.868	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 28.3% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 4.1 goals from 31.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.3%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, with Kevin Fiala racking up 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.41 goal against average with a .890 save percentage.

The Knights have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is Jack Eichel with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, while Mark Stone is next best after having 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 3.11 GAA with a .883 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting the net to be found on a frequent basis and that leads us to an Overs pick on the goal line. Let’s grab the -130 that this outcome happens in the NHL encounter.

Incoming team news often impacts the NHL betting lines in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each hockey prediction.

Key Kings vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Kings games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Kings games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tomas Hertl Over 1.5 Shots -175

Tomas Hertl (Golden Knights) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -175.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 4 - 3 Golden Knights

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Kings to win 4-3. We can’t pass up the odds of +1300 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Golden Knights

1-0

Kings

+5500

Knights

+4500

2-0

Kings

+5500

Knights

+3500

2-1

Kings

+1600

Knights

+1200

3-0

Kings

+4500

Knights

+2200

3-1

Kings

+2400

Knights

+1500

3-2

Kings

+1000

Knights

+750

4-0

Kings

+6000

Knights

+2500

4-1

Kings

+2400

Knights

+1100

4-2

Kings

+2200

Knights

+1300

4-3

Kings

+1300

Knights

+1000

5-0

Kings

+12000

Knights

+4000

5-1

Kings

+4500

Knights

+1600

5-2

Kings

+2500

Knights

+1300

5-3

Kings

+3300

Knights

+2000

5-4

Kings

+2500

Knights

+2000

6-0

Kings

+2500

Knights

+6600

6-1

Kings

+11000

Knights

+3500

6-2

Kings

+5500

Knights

+2200

6-3

Kings

+4500

Knights

+2500

6-4

Kings

+6600

Knights

+4500

6-5

Kings

+6000

Knights

+5500

7-0

Kings

+6000

Knights

+10000

7-1

Kings

+6000

Knights

+6000

7-2

Kings

+14000

Knights

+5500

7-3

Kings

+9000

Knights

+4500

7-4

Kings

+10000

Knights

+6000

7-5

Kings

+14000

Knights

+11000

7-6

Kings

+14000

Knights

+12500

8-0

Kings

+14000

Knights

+14000

8-1

Kings

+14000

Knights

+10000

8-2

Kings

+14000

Knights

+9000

8-3

Kings

+14000

Knights

+10000

8-4

Kings

+14000

Knights

+10000

8-5

Kings

+14000

Knights

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Vegas Golden Knights are -204 favorites and that means a 67% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Los Angeles Kings, you will find +168 about the underdogs.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -139.

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Moneyline

Kings

+168

Knights

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+285

Tie

+350

Knights

-132

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-152

Knights -1.5

+124

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-139

If you’re looking for an alternative to the game lines, check out the player and goalie props instead. It’s great to wager on Goalscorers, Player Points, Shots and Goaltender Saves as potential options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 21.9
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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