The Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6) visit the LA Kings (30-17-7) Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Golden Knights vs. Kingsodds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The home team has won each of the 2 previous meetings this season, although the sides haven’t faced each other since a 6-3 victory by the Kings in LA Oct. 30. The Over has connected in each of the 2 meetings this season, while holding a 4-2 edge in the past 6 in the series.
Vegas enters on a 3-game win streak, including a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Canucks Saturday as VGK emerged from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament break. G Adin Hill stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced in the win. The Under is 4-1-1 in the past 6 games for the Golden Knights, and they’ve allowed just 7 total goals in the past 4 outings.
LA topped the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 last time out on Saturday as C Trevor Lewis was credited with the game-winning tally. The offense has produced 4 or more goals in 4 of the past 5 outings, and it’s no surprise the Over is 4-1 in that 5-game span since Feb. 1.
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Adin Hill (21-10-4, 2.59 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (17-6-6, 2.22 GAA, .918 SV%, 2 SO)
Hill turned aside 33 of the 34 shots he faced in a 3-1 win against the Canucks Saturday, improving to 2-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .922 SV% in 3 February starts. This will be his first appearance of the season against the Kings, if he is tabbed for the start.
Kuemper allowed 3 goals on 28 shots in the 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club Saturday. He is a perfect 3-0-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .896 SV% in 3 February starts. Kuemper has been on a roll, too, allowing 3 or fewer goals in 26 of his past 27 starts since Oct. 14.
Kuemper allowed 3 goals on 26 shots in a win Oct. 30 against the Golden Knights, his only appearance against them this season.
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Golden Knights 3, Kings 2
The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-115) are a better value as road favorites despite the fact the home team has won both of the previous outings.
The Kings (-105) have been on fire offensively lately, but this is a team that has also struggled a little more defensively, and it is far less consistent than the visitors. VGK has had it on lockdown defensively, giving up just 7 total goals in the past 4 outings.
If you want a little bit of insurance, backing Kings +1.5 (-250) is not a recommended course of action. You would need to risk 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.
PASS.
UNDER 5.5 (-110) is a solid play based on the goaltending, so that’s the lean here.
Hill looked superb, and he was well rested. He made the trips to Montreal and Boston with Team USA for the 4 Nations, but he didn’t start any of the games. He should be on top of his game in this one.
For LA, the offense has been explosive, but again, VGK has allowed just 7 goals in the past 4 outings. The Kings may have trouble solving the Vegas D.
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