Capitals vs Kings Prediction 12/2/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Capitals vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 2nd at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals are 15-9-2 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Washington had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored two empty net goals to put the game away. The Capitals were out shot by a total of 31-18, won 41.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Ovechkin, Protas, and Wilson (2), while Thompson stopped 30 out of 31 shots, which was a .968 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Washington defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-2 and the Jets by a score of 4-3. The Capitals have won four games in a row and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 32 points. Washington has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.58 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Tom Wilson has led Washington with 15 goals and 14 assists, while Alex Ovechkin has added 12 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Washington is Logan Thompson, who is 11-6-1 with a 2.08 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 12-6-7 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles blew a 1-0 lead in the second period, but they ended up scoring with about one minute left in overtime for the win. The Kings out shot Vancouver by a total of 23-20, won 46.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Kempe and Kopitar, while Forsberg stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Ducks by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Senators by a score of 2-1 before that. The Kings have won two of their last three games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 31 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.68 goals per game and they have allowed 2.60 goals against per game, while also going 14.1% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with eight goals and 14 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added four goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for LA is Darcy Kuemper, who is 8-4-5 with a 2.39 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year. 

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The home team has won six of the last seven games between the Capitals and Kings.
• The Capitals have lost each of their last three games following a road win.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs following a road win.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Capitals and Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Capitals have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs following a road win.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Kings have lost each of their last three games as favorites following an overtime win.
• The Capitals have won seven of their last eight games.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 Tuesday games as underdogs.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 16 night games at Crypto.com Arena after coming off overtime.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last three games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last seven games between the Capitals and Kings at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Capitals’ last four games against the Kings following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the last 10 Tuesday games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last six night games.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in five of the Kings’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena.
• Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Kings as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Anze Kopitar has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Jakob Chychrun has scored at least one goal in five of the Capitals’ last six games.
• Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Capitals’ last 11 games.
• Tom Wilson has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last four night games.
• Brandon Duhaime has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games as road underdogs.

Capitals vs Kings Prediction 

Washington comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they have scored at least four goals in all four wins. The Capitals are 6-4-1 on the road this year, while the Kings are 3-4-3 at home. Los Angeles has won two of their last three games, but they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four. The Kings play a very low scoring style of hockey and I think their defense will be fine against this Washington attack. Take the under in this contest.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5