Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Golden Knights

The Los Angeles Kings meet the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, February 5.

The betting odds of -141 look really attractive when it comes to Over 5.5 goals. We’re expecting the scoring to tick over when the Kings clash with the Golden Knights.

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Los Angeles Kings suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 4-2 in their previous game. This was at home to Seattle Kraken at Crypto.com Arena. Andrei Kuzmenko was able to score both goals.

Vegas Golden Knights won their last game, beating Vancouver Canucks at home. It was a 5-2 win at T-Mobile Arena. Alexander Holtz was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Knights claim a 3-2 win over the Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-6-5	2.5	.910	1
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-3-3	3.5	.856	0
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 2.8 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.7%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Kevin Fiala racking up 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.06 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

The Knights have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.3%.

Mark Stone and Jack Eichel have scored the most points on 11, with each player managing 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 3.80 GAA with a .840 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Our Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL matchup is going over on the total line where we need six or more goals to be scored. We’re especially taken by the odds of -141 that this happens.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Kings vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Golden Knights games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Golden Knights games.

Over 5.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivan Barbashev Over 1.5 Shots -105

Ivan Barbashev (Golden Knights) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -105.

Latest Ivan Barbashev Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1800

Assists

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 4 Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are available at +1500 to win by a 4-2 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Golden Knights

1-0

Kings

+5000

Knights

+5000

2-0

Kings

+4500

Knights

+4500

2-1

Kings

+1400

Knights

+1300

3-0

Kings

+3500

Knights

+3000

3-1

Kings

+1900

Knights

+1700

3-2

Kings

+850

Knights

+800

4-0

Kings

+4500

Knights

+3500

4-1

Kings

+1800

Knights

+1500

4-2

Kings

+1700

Knights

+1500

4-3

Kings

+1050

Knights

+1000

5-0

Kings

+9000

Knights

+6600

5-1

Kings

+3000

Knights

+2400

5-2

Kings

+2000

Knights

+1600

5-3

Kings

+2500

Knights

+2200

5-4

Kings

+2000

Knights

+2000

6-0

Kings

+13000

Knights

+10000

6-1

Kings

+7500

Knights

+5500

6-2

Kings

+4000

Knights

+3000

6-3

Kings

+3500

Knights

+2900

6-4

Kings

+5500

Knights

+4500

6-5

Kings

+5000

Knights

+5000

7-0

Kings

+5000

Knights

+14000

7-1

Kings

+12500

Knights

+9000

7-2

Kings

+10000

Knights

+7500

7-3

Kings

+7000

Knights

+5500

7-4

Kings

+7500

Knights

+6600

7-5

Kings

+12000

Knights

+11000

7-6

Kings

+12000

Knights

+12000

8-1

Kings

+12000

Knights

+14000

8-2

Kings

+12000

Knights

+13000

8-3

Kings

+12000

Knights

+13000

8-4

Kings

+14000

Knights

+12000

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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 59% probability of winning this game, Vegas Golden Knights might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -145 Moneyline betting odds. Los Angeles Kings are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +118.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -141.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Kings

+118

Knights

-145

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+175

Tie

+300

Knights

+125

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-204

Knights -1.5

+164

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

Those interested in favorite Jack Eichel to find the net first are able to get +1100. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +170.

Player Goals

Jack Eichel (Knights)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Mark Stone (Knights)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Mitch Marner (Knights)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

First

+225

Anytime

+1500

Corey Perry (Kings)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+310

Anytime

+1700

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Reilly Smith (Knights)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Alexander Holtz (Knights)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Joel Armia (Kings)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Braeden Bowman (Knights)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Shea Theodore (Knights)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Taylor Ward (Kings)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Keegan Kolesar (Knights)

First

+775

Anytime

+3500

Kai Uchacz (Knights)

First

+775

Anytime

+3500

Drew Doughty (Kings)

First

+775

Anytime

+4500

Cole Reinhardt (Knights)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Jeff Malott (Kings)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Jeremy Lauzon (Knights)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+130

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 0.5

-145

Under 0.5

+110

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Corey Perry (Kings)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Drew Doughty (Kings)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Player Shots

Jack Eichel (Knights)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-154

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-118

Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Mitch Marner (Knights)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Tomas Hertl (Knights)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Rasmus Andersson (Knights)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Mark Stone (Knights)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

Corey Perry (Kings)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Ivan Barbashev (Knights)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Shea Theodore (Knights)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Noah Hanifin (Knights)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

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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

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Starting Lineups

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