Golden Knights vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - March 9

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The Vegas Golden Knights (38-18-6) host the Los Angeles Kings (32-20-9) at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, March 9 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights have won four straight games.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we predict will come out on top in Sunday's action on the ice.

The Kings have gone 4-3-3 over the last 10 contests, putting up 25 total goals (three power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 13.0%). They have allowed 30 goals to their opponents.

Golden Knights vs. Kings Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Golden Knights 4, Kings 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-195)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have finished 3-6-9 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 38-18-6.
  • In the 20 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-6-4 record (good for 24 points).
  • In the five games this season the Golden Knights recorded only one goal, they went 1-2-2 (four points).
  • Vegas finished 1-7-0 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Golden Knights are 36-6-4 in the 46 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 76 points).
  • In the 24 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 12-9-3 record (27 points).
  • In the 42 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 27-13-2 (56 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Golden Knights went 11-4-3 in those contests (25 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings have earned a record of 4-9-13 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 32-20-9.
  • Los Angeles has earned 28 points (11-3-6) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kings scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (0-8-2) in those contests.
  • When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 17 points (6-8-5 record).
  • The Kings have scored at least three goals 28 times, earning 54 points from those matchups (26-0-2).
  • This season, Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal in 18 games and registered 27 points with a record of 13-4-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 18-11-5 (41 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 11-8-3 to register 25 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Kings AVG Kings Rank
6th 3.34 Goals Scored 2.79 23rd
7th 2.68 Goals Allowed 2.62 5th
4th 30.5 Shots 27.8 19th
3rd 26.3 Shots Allowed 25.5 2nd
3rd 28% Power Play % 14.79% 30th
22nd 76.8% Penalty Kill % 81.4% 8th

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