Utah Hockey Club vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 2/22/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Utah Hockey Club vs Los Angeles Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 22nd at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview

The Utah Hockey Club are 24-23-9 this year after they defeated Washington by a score of 5-4 in a shootout in their last game. Utah led 4-2 after the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third, before getting the shootout win. The Hockey Club was outshot by a total of 42-27, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Carcone, Doan, Guenther, and McBain, while Vejmelka stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hockey Club lost Carolina by a score of 7-3 but did beat Columbus by a score of 3-2 before that. Utah has won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 57 points. Utah has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.4% on the power play and 81.2% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 20 goals, 40 assists, and 147 shots on goal, while Dylan Guenther has added 20 goals, 21 assists, and 121 shots on goal this year. Karel Vejmelka is 13-15-4 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 29-17-7 this season after they lost to Anaheim in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles tied the game at one with about three minutes left in the game but ended up going 0-2 in the shootout for the loss. The Kings outshot Anaheim by a total of 45-26, won 59.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kempe, while Rittich stopped 25 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kings defeated the Stars by a score of 5-4 and the Canadiens by a score of 6-3. Los Angeles has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 65 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 14.6% on the power play and 83% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 25 goals, 21 assists, and 163 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 13 goals, 32 assists, and 71 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 16-6-6 with a 2.19 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this season. 

Why the Kings will beat the Hockey Club 

• The Kings have won each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.
• Utah has lost five of its last six games after coming off overtime.
• Utah has failed to cover the puck line in eight of its last nine games.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.
• Utah has lost the third period in each of its last four games as an underdog.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of Utah’s last nine games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Kings’ last five night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last seven games at Crypto.com Arena following a shootout loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last six games as an underdog against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in eight of the Kings’ last 10 games as home favorites.
• Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last six games against Central Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena.
• Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kings’ last four games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.

Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts

• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Barrett Hayton has scored at least one goal in each of Utah’s last three games as an underdog against Western Conference opponents.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in each of Utah’s last eight games as an underdog.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.53).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.60).
• Utah Hockey Club rank 3rd in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.64).
• Utah Hockey Club rank 4th in the league in penalty minutes this season (545).

Utah Hockey Club vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from that bad loss to Anaheim before the break and they will be at home for this game. The Kings are 17-3-2 at home this year, while the Hockey Club is 15-11-3 on the road. Utah has won three of their last four games, but they have been pretty bad over the last two months. The Kings have been one of the best teams in the NHL on home ice and they are elite defensively, as they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game this year. Take the Kings -1.5 here.