Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.

Vegas Golden Knights Recap

The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game looking to add on to their 7-2 win over San Jose last time out to improve to 21-11-12 this season. After this game, Vegas will head back home for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Golden Knights Win 4 Straight

Jack Eichel leads Vegas with 48 points coming on 16 goals and 32 assists. Mitch Marner has 46 points with 10 goals and 36 assists while Pavel Dorofeyev has 33 points with 17 goals and Ivan Barbashev has 32 points with 12 goals and 20 assists. Tomas Hertl’s added 39 points with 18 goals and 21 assists. Mark Stone also has 41 points with 15 goals and 26 assists. In goal for Vegas so far this season, Adin Hill is 1-0-2 with a 2.73 GAA and an .888 save percentage while Akira Schmid is 13-4-5 with a 2.49 GAA and an .895 save percentage this season. Carter Hart is also 5-3-3 with a 3.28 GAA and an .871 save percentage so far this season.

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss at the hands of Dallas last time out to sit at 19-16-10 this season. After this game, Los Angeles will take on the Anaheim Ducks at home.

Kings Lose 3 Of Last 4

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 35 points including 15 goals and 20 assists while Quinton Byfield has 27 points with 8 goals and 19 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 31 points with 16 goals and 15 assists while Corey Perry has 23 points with 10 goals and 13 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 22 points with 5 goals and 17 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 21 points with 6 goals and 15 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 16 points with 14 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 22 points with 12 goals and 10 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 12-9-7 with a 2.49 GAA and a .905 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 7-6-3 with a 2.65 GAA and a .901 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.

Vegas Golden Knights @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: January 14, 2026

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The underdogs have won four of the Kings’ last five games.
• The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven road games following a road win.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a home loss.
• The Golden Knights have lost the second period in eight of their last nine road games following a road win.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last four games.
• The Kings have lost five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last seven games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last six games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eleven of the last 12 night games between the Golden Knights and Kings at Crypto.com Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 home games against the Golden Knights.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Warren Foegele has scored a goal in four of the Kings’ last five games against the Golden Knights.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kings’ last four games as home underdogs against the Golden Knights.
• Andrei Kuzmenko has recorded two points against the Golden Knights this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Jack Eichel has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.60).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.73).
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.12%).
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.08%).

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

I’m on the Golden Knights in this one. I just feel like Vegas has started to put something together here and I just don’t want to step in front of them right now when the Kings have been far less effective at home this season. I think the Golden Knights get the job done in this one so give me Vegas.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Vegas -115