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The Los Angeles Kings (20-7-4) travel to meet the Vegas Golden Knights (21-10-5) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Kings picked up a 5-1 win against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, and now face the quick turnaround in Vegas with no rest. Los Angeles has won 4 of the past 5 games overall, while cashing the Under in 4 of those outings.
Los Angeles has dropped 3 of the past 4 games when playing on no rest, with the Under 3-0-1 in the span.
The Golden Knights were on the short end of a 5-2 score on the road against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, dropping a 4th consecutive game. The team’s last win was Dec. 17 against the Ottawa Senators, which was also the last victory. The Over has cashed in 9 of the past 10 games overall.
Like Los Angeles, Vegas is playing on no rest. Vegas is 1-1-1 in the past 3 games when playing on no rest, while the Over is 3-2 in 5 outings this season when playing on no rest.