Golden Knights vs. Kings betting preview

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The Vegas Golden Knights (3-2-1) are favored when they host the Los Angeles Kings (3-1-2) on Tuesday, October 22. The Golden Knights are -125 on the moneyline to win against the Kings (+105) in the contest, which starts at 11:00 PM ET on ESPN.

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Golden Knights to win vs Kings -125

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Golden Knights vs. Kings Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-125)
  • Underdog: Kings (+105)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Golden Knights vs. Kings Quick Facts

  • Vegas has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in five of six games this season.
  • Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in two games this season.
  • Tuesday’s over/under is 1.8 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 7.3 goals per game.
  • This game’s over/under is 1.0 less than the 6.5 goals these two clubs concede per game combined.

Golden Knights Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Golden Knights Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights’ 23 goals this season make them the fifth-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • Vegas is ranked 20th in total goals against, allowing 3.3 goals per game (20 total) in league play.
  • The team has the league’s ninth-best goal differential at +3 this season.
  • Vegas’ five power-play goals this season (on 17 chances) are the fifth-most in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights’ 29.41% power-play conversion rate ranks sixth-best in the league this season.
  • The Golden Knights kill 69.23% of their opponent’s power plays, the 28th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Golden Knights’ players win 52.9% of their faceoffs to rank seventh in the league.
  • Vegas has a 14.6% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking third in the NHL.
  • The Golden Knights have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 15 hits and 19 blocked shots per game.

Golden Knights Moneyline

  • Vegas has gone 3-1 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.
  • The Golden Knights have been victorious twice through three games with moneyline odds shorter than -125 this season.
  • The moneyline odds say Vegas has a 55.6% chance of winning this game.

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jack Eichel: two goals and eight assists
  • Mark Stone: two goals and seven assists
  • Ivan Barbashev: four goals and four assists
  • Adin Hill: 2-2-0 record, .851 save percentage, 15 goals conceded

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Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stats Insights

  • The Kings have the league’s eighth-best scoring offense (21 total goals, 3.5 per game).
  • Los Angeles has given up 19 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 18th.
  • Their 11th-ranked goal differential is +2.
  • Los Angeles has recorded four power-play goals this season (on 23 chances). That ranks 13th in the NHL.
  • The Kings have the NHL’s 19th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 17.39%.
  • Los Angeles has recorded one shorthanded goal.
  • The 78.57% penalty-kill percentage the Kings have registered is the league’s 17th-ranked rate.
  • The Kings have the league’s 21st-ranked faceoff win percentage (48.4%).
  • Los Angeles’ collective 11.3% shooting percentage ranks 12th in the league.
  • The Kings have yet to shut out an opponent this season.

Kings Moneyline Insights

  • The Kings have claimed an upset victory in one of the four games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • Los Angeles’ moneyline odds have been +105 or longer two times this season, and it lost both.
  • The moneyline in this outing implies a 48.8% chance for the Kings to win.

Kings Leaders

  • Anze Kopitar: three goals and five assists
  • Adrian Kempe: three goals and three assists
  • Alex Laferriere: four goals and one assist
  • Darcy Kuemper: 1-0-2 record, .889 save percentage, 11 goals allowed
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