Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 2/24/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, February 24th at the Crypto.com Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Vegas and LA

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Knights and Kings. 

The home team has won the last three games played between Vegas and LA. In October, the Kings knocked off the Golden Knights 6-3. 

Golden Knights Defense Has Confidence

The Golden Knights defense has a ton of confidence right now, with three of the last four games having two or fewer goals given up. The other game was a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins. Vegas faced off against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, with Adin Hill having a strong game. He finished the game, saving 33 of the 34 shots that he faced. The stats against the Canucks were pretty similar, and one area the team could improve, even though they won, is getting more physical. The Canucks had 34 hits, while the Golden Knights had 10. 

The stats have been impressive this season for Vegas, with the offense and defense ranking sixth in terms of goals scored and allowed. Adin Hill could get the start for Vegas in this game, and he sits with a 21-10-4 record overall. During the season, he has had two shootouts. Each of the last three games started by Hill has finished in 3-1 victories. 

Why Vegas Will Beat Los Angeles

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites following a home win.
• The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last three games when trailing after the second period.

Another Strong Offensive Game for Kings?

The Kings are coming off a game where the offense was strong, but this appears to be a tougher matchup on paper. Los Angeles faced off against the Utah Hockey Club, and the offense scored five goals on the way to the win. The Kings scored two goals each in the second and third periods. Drew Doughty paced the team, scoring a goal and adding two assists. Even though they won, Darcy Kuemper wasn’t dominant, saving 25 of the 28 shots he faced. The defense allowed two power-play goals and a cleaner game with the powerplay kill would need to happen here. 

Overall, the Kings offense has been inconsistent, it’s been the defense and goaltending they have leaned on. The Kings are giving up 2.54 goals per game, which is 5th in the league. The Kings have zero players on the injury report, which is odd at this point of the season. Kuemper could start in goal, as he sits with a 17-6-6 record while giving up 2.22 goals per game. The Kings have won his last three starts. 

Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction

With the way the goaltending and defense have been for Vegas, I am not looking at this game any other way. Kuemper wasn’t good in the last game, while the power play was a major issue. Where has Vegas found a ton of success this season? The power play. They are scoring on 27.41 percent of their power play chances. The home team has won the last three games between the two teams, but some trends are meant to be broken, and that will be the case here. Hill is going to lockdown the Kings offense, and Vegas will pick up the small upset. Back the Golden Knights on the money line.