Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Kings

The Vegas Golden Knights go up against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

Our prediction is that the Golden Knights and the Kings will score Over 5.5 combined. Take the -106 that the teams find the net enough times to win this wager.

Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights played each other in the last game, with the Vegas Golden Knights enjoying a 4-1 victory at T-Mobile Arena.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-6	3.1	.871	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 3.3 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.0%.

Mark Stone is the top points scorer with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, with Jack Eichel racking up 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 3.33 goal against average with a .868 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 10.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.1%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next in line after registering 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.07 GAA with a .879 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

The sportsbooks have been generous with the -106 when it comes to betting over the goal line. We’re expecting the lamp to be lit at least six times in this NHL encounter.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Golden Knights vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Kings games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Stone Over 0.5 Assists -154

Mark Stone (Golden Knights) has made at least one assist in 3 straight games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -154 when it comes to a Player Assists bet which looks like a value pick.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 4 - 2 Kings

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1900 and it involves the Golden Knights winning 4-2. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Kings

1-0

Knights

+4000

Kings

+3400

2-0

Knights

+4000

Kings

+3000

2-1

Knights

+1150

Kings

+1000

3-0

Knights

+3000

Kings

+1900

3-1

Knights

+1800

Kings

+1300

3-2

Knights

+850

Kings

+700

4-0

Knights

+5000

Kings

+2500

4-1

Knights

+1900

Kings

+1100

4-2

Knights

+1900

Kings

+1400

4-3

Knights

+1300

Kings

+1100

5-0

Knights

+10000

Kings

+5000

5-1

Knights

+3500

Kings

+1900

5-2

Knights

+2500

Kings

+1500

5-3

Knights

+3500

Kings

+2500

5-4

Knights

+3000

Kings

+2500

6-0

Knights

+14000

Kings

+7500

6-1

Knights

+10000

Kings

+4500

6-2

Knights

+5500

Kings

+2900

6-3

Knights

+5000

Kings

+3400

6-4

Knights

+7500

Kings

+6000

6-5

Knights

+8000

Kings

+7000

7-0

Knights

+8000

Kings

+12000

7-1

Knights

+14000

Kings

+8000

7-2

Knights

+14000

Kings

+7500

7-3

Knights

+10000

Kings

+6600

7-4

Knights

+11000

Kings

+8000

7-5

Knights

+14000

Kings

+14000

7-6

Knights

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-1

Knights

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-2

Knights

+14000

Kings

+13000

8-3

Knights

+14000

Kings

+13000

8-4

Knights

+14000

Kings

+14000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings 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.

Los Angeles Kings are -172 favorites and that means a 63% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Vegas Golden Knights, you will find +142 about the underdogs.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -100.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Knights

+142

Kings

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+230

Tie

+310

Kings

-104

Puck Line

Knights +1.5

-192

Kings -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-122

Over 5.5

-100

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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.

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 17.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 21.4
• Hits: 16.5
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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