Golden Knights vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - February 24

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The Vegas Golden Knights (34-17-6, on a three-game winning streak) go on the road against the Los Angeles Kings (30-17-7) at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup on Monday, February 24 begins at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to pick up the victory in Monday's game.

The Kings have totaled 26 goals during their past 10 outings, while giving up 25 goals. A total of 16 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in one power-play goal (6.2%). They are 5-3-2 over those games.

Golden Knights vs. Kings Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Golden Knights 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-105)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights (34-17-6 overall) have a 3-6-9 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • Vegas has 24 points (10-6-4) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
  • Vegas has lost all six games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Golden Knights are 33-6-4 in the 43 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 70 points).
  • In the 23 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 11-9-3 to register 25 points.
  • In the 39 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 25-12-2 (52 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Golden Knights finished 9-4-3 in those matchups (21 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings have earned a record of 3-7-10 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 30-17-7.
  • Los Angeles has earned 25 points (10-3-5) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kings registered just one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (0-6-2) in those contests.
  • Los Angeles has earned 13 points (5-7-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Kings have scored at least three goals in 27 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
  • This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 12-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 17-10-4 (38 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 10-6-2 to register 22 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Kings AVG Kings Rank
6th 3.28 Goals Scored 2.87 19th
6th 2.7 Goals Allowed 2.54 5th
4th 30.9 Shots 27.9 20th
5th 26.6 Shots Allowed 25.5 2nd
4th 27.41% Power Play % 15.2% 29th
21st 77.12% Penalty Kill % 81.94% 5th

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