Los Angeles Kings (34-20-9) vs Washington Capitals (43-14-8)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -125 / Washington Capitals +105 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 13th 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 43-14-8 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Washington led 3-2 and 4-3, but they needed three straight goals late in the third to pull away for the win. The Capitals outshot Anaheim by a total of 43-29, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Beauvillier, Dowd, Dubois, Protas (3), and Strome, while Thompson stopped 25 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Capitals defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-2 and the Red Wings by a score of 5-2. Washington has won five games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 94 points. Washington has scored 3.66 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also averaging 23.3% on the power play and 82.3% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Strome has led Washington with 20 goals, 44 assists, and 118 shots on goal, while Aliaksei Protas has added 28 goals, 30 assists, and 125 shots on goal. Charlie Lindgren is 15-10-3 with a 2.64 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 34-20-9 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Los Angeles allowed New York to tie the game at one in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Kings were outshot by a total of 34-32, won 29.6% of the face-offs, and went 8-8 on the penalty kill in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Byfield, Danault, Doughty, and Gavrikov, while Kuemper stopped 33 out of 34 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Kings defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 6-5 and the Blues by a score of 2-1. Los Angeles has won three games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 77 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 15.3% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 27 goals, 26 assists, and 187 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 16 goals, 36 assists, and 83 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 20-8-7 with a 2.29 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this season.
Why the Kings will beat the Capitals
- The Kings have won seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in six of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Capitals have lost the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Capitals and Kings at Crypto.com Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four games as road underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last three games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Quinton Byfield has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last three home games.
- Warren Foegele has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Drew Doughty has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last six road games.
- John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last five games as underdogs.
Capitals vs Kings Prediction
Washington comes into this contest as one of the top teams in the NHL so far this season and they have won five games in a row, but they will be on the road here. The Capitals are 22-7-2 on the road this year, while the Kings are 21-3-4 at home. Los Angeles has won three games in a row and they have been elite on home ice all season. The Capitals have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games, but I think this LA defense is up for the challenge. When we get the best home team in the NHL at a decent price, we have to take them. Take the Kings here.