Kings vs Capitals Prediction
Washington Capitals (18-13-6) vs Los Angeles Kings (20-9-6)
Game Info: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -111 / Los Angeles Kings -111 --- Over/Under: 6
The Los Angeles Kings are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Washington Capitals need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Golden Knights, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Red Wings during this streak. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring on 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 17 goals, Kevin Fiala has 23 assists and Adrian Kempe has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.37 goals per game and are killing 87.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 52 goals on 689 shots faced, while Pheonix Copley has allowed 23 goals on 177 shots.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in three of the Kings' last four games as favorites.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances in day games.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances in day games.
- Drew Doughty ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (26:01) this season.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are coming off losses to the Devils and Hurricanes. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.35 goals per game and are scoring on 14.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 14 goals, John Carlson has 19 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 134 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 63 goals on 577 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 32 goals on 446 shots.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Max Pacioretty has scored at least one goal in four of his last five home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Max Pacioretty has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 Sunday appearances.
- Rasmus Sandin has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Capitals' last game.
- Evgeny Kuznetsov ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals prediction
I'm not excited to get behind either of these teams in their current form, but somebody has to win. I lean toward the Los Angeles Kings because of their success on the road. The Kings are 13-2-1 on the road this season, and their work overall on the year suggest this losing streak will end sooner than later. The Washington Capitals have had issues finishing games all season, and their offense is horrible. Give me the Kings and the cheap price, given they've been road warriors all season long.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
