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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-11-5	2.8	.903	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, 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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 4 Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are available at +1400 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

+5000

Knights

+4500

2-1

Kings

+1400

Knights

+1300

3-0

Kings

+3500

Knights

+2800

3-1

Kings

+2000

Knights

+1700

3-2

Kings

+900

Knights

+800

4-0

Kings

+5000

Knights

+3400

4-1

Kings

+1800

Knights

+1400

4-2

Kings

+1700

Knights

+1400

4-3

Kings

+1100

Knights

+1000

5-0

Kings

+9000

Knights

+6000

5-1

Kings

+3300

Knights

+2200

5-2

Kings

+2000

Knights

+1500

5-3

Kings

+2800

Knights

+2200

5-4

Kings

+2200

Knights

+2000

6-0

Kings

+13000

Knights

+9000

6-1

Kings

+8000

Knights

+5000

6-2

Kings

+4000

Knights

+2800

6-3

Kings

+3500

Knights

+2800

6-4

Kings

+5500

Knights

+4500

6-5

Kings

+5500

Knights

+5000

7-0

Kings

+5500

Knights

+13000

7-1

Kings

+13000

Knights

+8000

7-2

Kings

+11000

Knights

+7000

7-3

Kings

+7500

Knights

+5500

7-4

Kings

+8000

Knights

+6600

7-5

Kings

+12000

Knights

+11000

7-6

Kings

+12500

Knights

+12000

8-1

Kings

+12500

Knights

+14000

8-2

Kings

+12500

Knights

+12000

8-3

Kings

+12500

Knights

+12500

8-4

Kings

+14000

Knights

+11000

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 58% probability of winning this game, Vegas Golden Knights might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -137 Moneyline betting odds. Los Angeles Kings are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +114.

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 -122.

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

+114

Knights

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+190

Tie

+320

Knights

+112

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-222

Knights -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player and goalie props that focus on performance rather than the game result.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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

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