Overview
The Los Angeles Kings will head to Vegas to take on the Golden Knights in this Pacific Division matchup. This will be the third game between these two, with both teams winning a game previously.
While neither team is leading the NHL Pacific Divisio, both teams are within striking distance. The Kings are seven points back in fourth place, and the Golden Knights are three points back in second place.
Last Game Records
Kings
- Last Game: Lost to the Edmonton Oilers 5-2.
- 24-17-5-2 overall record
Golden Knights
- Last Game: Lost 0-2 to the Colorado Avalanche.
- 28-18-2-1 overall record
Matchup Information
- 10:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2022
- Paradise, Nevada
- T-Mobile Arena
Kings at Golden Knights Betting Analysis
Los Angeles Kings Betting Analysis
The Kings are coming into this game after being blown out by the Oilers. The Kings actually led the game 1-0 after the first period. The Oilers got one back in the second, and it was 1-1 heading into the third.
The third period saw the Oilers come out and score four goals in 20 minutes of play. The Kings were only able to get one of their own and ended the game losing 2-5.
The Kings have four players listed on their injured reserve. All four have been out recently and are not due to come back anytime soon.
Anze Kopitar has been the best offensive player for the Kings. He is leading the team with 42 points, scoring 14 goals, and assisting on 28 others,
Viktor Arvidsson is the only other player on the team that has made it to 30 total points. Arvidsson has scored 13 goals and assisted on 17 others to get to 30 points.
The Kings are averaging 2.83 goals per game this season. In their last five games, the Kings are averaging 3.4 goals.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Analysis
Vegas comes into this game after being shut out by the Avalanche. The score was 0-0 for most of the game before the Avalanche were able to get two goals in the third period to walk away with the victory.
Vegas has five players currently listed on their injury report. The Golden Knights do not have any of their top offensive names on the list; however, Mark Stone is out with a back injury, and his veteran presence could be missed down the stretch if he can not play.
Chandler Stephenson is leading the team with 38 total points. While leading the team is great, he is currently on a six-game point drought.
Jonathan Marchessault is the only other player on the Golden Knights to make it to 30 total points. He has scored 20 goals and assisted on 13 others to get to his second-place 33 total points.
Vegas is in the top 12 in terms of goals scored per game, scoring 3.22 this season. In their last five games, they are averaging 2.4 goals scored, and that is with back-to-back games where they did not score at all.
Team Updates
If the season were to end right now, both teams would be getting ready for a playoff run. While it is important to continue winning games, maintaining their divisional position is even more important.
- The Kings won their moneyline bet in four of their last ten games.
- Los Angeles was over the total goals in six of their last ten games.
- The Golden Knights won their moneyline bet in five of their last ten games,
- Vegas was under the total goals in five of their last ten games.
Kings vs. Golden Knights Betting Preview
Cal Petersen was the starting goaltender for the Kings’ first game back from break. He has a record of 11-7-1 and is giving up 2.69 goals per game.
Jonathan Quick has also had several starts for the Kings this season. He has a record of 12-10-4 and is giving up 2.60 goals per game.
Robin Lehner is currently listed as questionable for tonight’s game. He has started the most games at goaltender for the Golden Knights.
Laurent Brossoit has been solid in Lehner’s absence. Brossoit has a record of 9-4-2 and is giving up 2.62 goals per game.
Neither team will have a real advantage this evening as they are both right around .500 on the road and at home, respectively. Both teams’ offenses are going to want to get going early, as neither played well in their first game back from break.
Kings vs. Golden Knights Betting Prediction
Bet on the Vegas Golden Knights.
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