Kings vs. Knights Prediction & Odds
The total for Saturday night’s Kings-Golden Knights game opened at 6.5 but has been bet down to 6. Despite the line movement, is the over still the play tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
047 Los Angeles Kings (+125) at 048 Vegas Golden Knights (-150); o/u 6
10:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 7, 2023
T-Mobile Arena, Vegas, NV
Kings vs. Golden Knights Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 72% of bets are on the Golden Knights moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Los Angeles Kings DFS SPIN
Anze Kopitar produced an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday’s 5-2 loss to the Bruins. Kopitar has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 10-11. He has a goal, a helper and seven shots over his last two contests. For the season, the 35-year-old center is up to 11 tallies, 20 helpers, 84 shots, 50 blocked shots, 44 hits and an even plus-minus rating through 42 appearances.
Vegas Golden Knights DFS SPIN
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy hopes to have Jonathan Marchessault (lower body) back in the lineup Saturday versus Los Angeles, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic. Marchessault’s availability won’t be determined until Saturday though. He wore a regular jersey during Friday’s practice, and even if he ultimately misses the contest against the Kings, Marchessault’s return appears to be close. The 32-year-old has 14 goals and 27 points in 35 contests in 2022-23.
Kings vs. Golden Knights NHL Betting Trends
Kings are 7-3 in their last 10 overall
Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference
Golden Knights are 4-0 in their last 4 home games
Golden Knights are 5-2 in their last 7 overall
Kings vs. Golden Knights NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 8-1 in the last nine meetings between these two teams and is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Vegas. The over is also 4-1 in the Kings’ last five games when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game and is 4-0 in the Golden Knights’ last four games after allowing two goals or less in their previous contest. The over is also 4-0 in Vegas’ last four home games.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: KINGS/GOLDEN KNIGHTS OVER 6
