Kings vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - March 13

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The Los Angeles Kings (34-20-9) carry a three-game win streak into a home matchup against the Washington Capitals (43-14-8), who have won five straight, on Thursday, March 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we think will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 games, the Capitals have put up a 7-3-0 record after scoring 42 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 24.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.

Kings vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Capitals 4, Kings 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+109)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings are 4-9-13 in overtime games as part of a 34-20-9 overall record.
  • In the 21 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-3-6 record (good for 30 points).
  • In the 10 games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they've finished 0-8-2 (two points).
  • Los Angeles has finished 6-8-5 in the 19 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 17 points).
  • The Kings are 28-0-2 in the 30 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 58 points).
  • In the 19 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 29 points after finishing 14-4-1.
  • In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 19-11-5 (43 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 12-8-3 to record 27 points.

Capitals Splits and Trends

  • The Capitals have a 43-14-8 record this season and are 7-8-15 in contests that have required overtime.
  • Washington has earned 29 points (12-4-5) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • In eight games this season when the Capitals ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-6-1).
  • Washington has five points (2-6-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Capitals have scored more than two goals in 47 games, earning 86 points from those contests.
  • Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 25 games this season and has registered 37 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 25-7-3 (53 points).
  • The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Capitals finished 17-6-5 in those contests (39 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Capitals AVG Capitals Rank
18th 2.86 Goals Scored 3.66 1st
5th 2.63 Goals Allowed 2.58 3rd
19th 28 Shots 27.8 20th
2nd 25.7 Shots Allowed 27.3 9th
28th 15.28% Power Play % 23.33% 13th
7th 81.77% Penalty Kill % 82.29% 5th

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