Golden Knights vs. Kings betting preview

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Sunday’s NHL matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights (38-18-6) and the Los Angeles Kings (32-20-9) at T-Mobile Arena sees the Golden Knights favored at home (-192 moneyline odds to win) against the Kings (+160). The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Golden Knights to win vs Kings -192

Bet $20, Payout $30.42

Golden Knights vs. Kings Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-192)
  • Underdog: Kings (+160)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Golden Knights vs. Kings Quick Facts

  • Vegas’ games this season have gone over 5.5 goals 35 of 62 times.
  • Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 27 of 61 games this season.
  • These two clubs combine to score 6.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than the total set for this match.
  • These two teams concede 5.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game’s over/under.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights offense’s 207 total goals (3.3 per game) are ranked seventh in the NHL this year.
  • On defense, Vegas is one of the best units in league competition, conceding 166 total goals to rank sixth.
  • The team’s goal differential is fifth-best in the league at +41.
  • The 42 power-play goals Vegas has scored this season have come on 150 chances, 10th-best in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights have the league’s third-best power-play conversion rate at 28%.
  • Vegas’ five shorthanded goals this season rank 12th in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights kill 76.8% of their opponent’s power plays, the 22nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Golden Knights’ players win 50.6% of their faceoffs to rank 15th in the NHL.
  • Vegas connects on 10.9% of its shots, ranking 11th in the league.
  • The Golden Knights’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 18.8 hits and 15.7 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Vegas has gone 32-17 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
  • In 19 games with shorter than -192 moneyline odds this season, the Golden Knights have won 15.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Vegas has a 65.8% chance of winning this contest.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: 20 goals and 55 assists
  • Mark Stone: 17 goals and 37 assists
  • Tomas Hertl: 24 goals and 25 assists
  • Adin Hill: 23-10-4 record, .907 save percentage, 91 goals allowed

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Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stats Insights

  • The Kings have the NHL’s 26th-ranked scoring offense (170 total goals, 2.8 per game).
  • Los Angeles has allowed 2.6 goals per game, and 160 total, the second-fewest among all NHL teams.
  • Their 12th-ranked goal differential is +10.
  • Los Angeles has recorded 21 power-play goals this season (on 142 chances). That ranks 30th in the NHL.
  • The Kings’ power-play conversion rate (14.79%) ranks 30th in the league.
  • Los Angeles has scored two shorthanded goals.
  • The 81.4% penalty-kill percentage the Kings have put totgether is the league’s eighth-best rate.
  • The Kings have the league’s 13th-ranked faceoff win percentage (51%).
  • Los Angeles is shooting 10% (22nd in the league).
  • The Kings have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Kings Moneyline Insights

  • The Kings have been listed as the underdog 26 times this season, and upset their opponent 11 times.
  • Los Angeles has played with moneyline odds of +160 or longer twice this season, and lost both.
  • The moneyline implies a 38.5% chance to win for the Kings.

Kings Leaders

  • Adrian Kempe: 26 goals and 25 assists
  • Anze Kopitar: 15 goals and 34 assists
  • Kevin Fiala: 24 goals and 16 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 19-8-7 record, .913 save percentage, 81 goals given up
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