Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 12/27/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-110) Kings (-110)

The Los Angeles Kings (19-12-6) host the Vegas Golden Knights (24-11-1) at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Golden Knights at -110 while the Kings are sitting at -110. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Blues their last time out. Vegas compiled 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. In addition, they had 2 attempts on the power play and scored 1 goal. The Golden Knights had a good offensive performance in this game. For the matchup, they earned a goal on 4 out of the 32 shots they attempted.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have tallied 89 power play tries (31st in hockey) and have notched 22 goals in those attempts. The Golden Knights so far have had 1,083 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .908. Vegas has taken 1,177 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights have surrendered 78 goals while scoring 92 of their own. Vegas has accounted for 102 power play chances and they have added 27 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 26.47%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 49 points and their points percentage is sitting at .681. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Vegas Golden Knights have racked up 119 goals (5th in the league) on the campaign and have given up 100.

The man protecting the net in this game is Logan Thompson. Opponents have been able to score 113 goals against Thompson in his career and his goals against rate is 2.66. Thompson has played in 44 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .914 during his 2,550 minutes between the pipes. He has compiled a record of 26-13-3 and he started in 41 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Thompson has accounted for 22 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .537. Thompson has had 1,319 shots taken against him and has recorded 1,206 total saves.

In their last game, Los Angeles played the Coyotes in a game where the Kings got the tie by a tally of 1-1. The Kings recorded 1 goal of the 27 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup and notched 1 out of those opportunities.

The Kings are sitting with 88 goals at even strength and 30 goals (6th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Los Angeles has put up 1,217 shots (2nd in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.70%, while allowing their opponents 1,086 shots. During this campaign, the Los Angeles Kings have tallied 118 goals, 44 points, in addition to a points percentage of .595. They have permitted 127 goals to be scored by of a combination of 90 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 131 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.90%. They have a penalty kill rate of 71.54% on their oppositions 130 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jonathan Quick in net. Opponents are averaging 2.45 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,745 goals altogether. Quick's quality start percentage comes out to 53.7% and he has 388 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has started in 723 contests and has played 42,784 minutes. Quick is the owner of a lifetime record of 367-270-82 and has participated in 734 games. He has recorded 18,042 stops out of 19,787 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas (-110)

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