Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

The Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals meet Monday in NHL action from the Capital One Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals prediction.

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to add on to their 1-0 win over Ottawa last time out to sit at 10-5-4 this season. After this game, Los Angeles will head on the road for a game against the San Jose Sharks.

Kings Win 4 In A Row

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 19 points including 6 goals and 13 assists while Quinton Byfield has 17 points with 4 goals and 13 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 14 points with 9 goals and 5 assists while Corey Perry has 11 points with 7 goals and 4 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 9 points with 2 goals and 7 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 9 points with 7 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 8 points with 7 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 10 points with 5 goals and 5 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 7-3-3 with a 2.44 GAA and a .903 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 3-2-1 with a 2.96 GAA and an .890 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.

Washington Capitals Recap

The Washington Capitals come into this game looking to rebound from a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils last time out to sit at 8-8-2 this season. After this game, Washington will take on the Edmonton Oilers at home.

Capitals Drop 8 Of Last 10

Tom Wilson leads Washington with 17 points including a team-high 9 goals and 8 assists while Dylan Strome has 16 points with 5 goals and a team-high 11 assists. John Carlson also has 14 points with 4 goals and 10 assists. Aliaksei Protas has 10 points with 5 goals and 5 assists while Jakob Chychrun has 13 points with 4 goals and 9 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 14 points with 5 goals and 9 assists. Ryan Leonard’s added 8 points with 3 goals and 5 assists. In goal for Washington, Logan Thompson has gone 7-5-1 with a 1.85 GAA and a .925 save percentage while Charlie Lindgren is 1-3-1 with a 3.59 GAA and an .878 save percentage so far this season.

Los Angeles Kings @ Washington Capitals Betting Trends: November 17, 2025

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last seven home games after coming off a shootout.
• The Kings have lost five of their last six games at Capital One Arena.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games after coming off overtime.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Capitals have won the third period in eight of their last nine home games after coming off overtime.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Capitals have lost each of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kings have won each of their last six road games.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Kings have won the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Capitals’ last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Kings’ last five road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last 11 home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Brandon Duhaime has scored the first goal in three of the Capitals’ last four games.
• Tom Wilson has scored at least one goal in six of the Capitals’ last eight night games at Capital One Arena.
• Dylan Strome has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• John Carlson has recorded at least one assist in six of the Capitals’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Anthony Beauvillier has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in six of the Kings’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Quinton Byfield has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last five night games.
• Alex Laferriere has recorded a point in each of the Kings’ last six road games.
• Jeff Malott has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.55%).
• The Washington Capitals rank T4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.56).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.52%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.74).

Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals Prediction

I’m on the Kings here. This is a Kings team that’s just been so good on the road this season and these are two teams headed in different directions right now. The Kings have swept the road trip so far, and the Capitals are just looking for a win to stop the bleeding. We’re getting the better price with what I feel is the better team in far better form. Give me the Kings in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Los Angeles +114