Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 4/6/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Bally Sports West

The Los Angeles Kings (45-23-10) are hitting the road to T-Mobile Arena on Thursday where they will attempt to beat the Vegas Golden Knights (48-22-8).

The Los Angeles Kings had a rough game after their 3-1 defeat against the Oilers their last time out. Los Angeles garnered 10 penalty mins in this contest. The Kings could have played much better offensively in the defeat. In addition, they had 4 chances with the advantage but weren't able to net one. While out there on the ice, they finished 1 of the 21 shots they put on goal.

In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 261 goals (10th in hockey) for the season and have conceded 242. For the season, they have recorded 100 points and their points percentage is sitting at .641. Los Angeles comes into the game with 257 power play chances and they have added 64 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 24.90%. At even strength, the Kings have surrendered 178 goals while getting 197 when they are on offense. Los Angeles has attempted 2,521 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.4%. The Kings have seen 2,185 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .889. Los Angeles Kings opponents have tallied 259 power play tries (7th in the league) and have a total of 64 goals in those chances.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Joonas Korpisalo. Opponents have notched 603 goals against Korpisalo in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.01. Korpisalo has participated in 218 contests throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .904 in his 12,036 mins on the ice. He has a mark of 92-80-25 and he started in 198 games. Over the course of his pro career, Korpisalo has 99 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .500. Korpisalo has seen 6,300 shots against him and has recorded 5,697 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Vegas played the Predators in a matchup where the Golden Knights went home in defeat by a tally of 3-2. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Golden Knights converted 2 goals of the 32 shots on goal they attempted.

The Golden Knights have accumulated 214 goals at even strength and 40 goals (25th in the league) while on the power play. Vegas has tried 2,474 shots (12th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.27%, while allowing their opponents 2,424 shots. For the year, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 254 goals, 104 points, in addition to a points percentage of .667. They have permitted 220 goals to be scored by of a combination of 177 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 196 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 20.41%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 76.88% on their opponents 186 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.9%.

Across the ice you are going to see Laurent Brossoit between the pipes. He has a tally of 2,757 stops out of the 3,042 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .906. Brossoit has compiled a career record of 46-41-11 and has been in net for 114 games. He has started in 93 games and has accumulated 6,066 mins. Brossoit's percentage of quality starts is 52.7% and he has 49 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.82 goals/game and he has allowed 285 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas

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