Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 2/24/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Monday, February 24, 2025

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-132) Kings (+110)

The Los Angeles Kings (29-17-7) will go up against the Vegas Golden Knights (33-17-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. The line on this matchup has Vegas at -132 while Los Angeles is priced at +110. The over/under has been set at 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory over the Bruins their last time out. Vegas compiled 9 penalty minutes for this contest. The Golden Knights played really well in the win. They also had 4 power play chances and were able to notch 2 goals. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 38 shots they launched.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 116 power play opportunities (31st in the league) and have earned 27 goals in those chances. The Golden Knights have seen 1,480 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .897. Vegas has attempted 1,728 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.7%. While at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 126 goals while notching 147 on offense. Vegas comes into the game with 132 power play chances and they have notched 37 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 28.03%. For the year, they have earned 72 points and their points percentage is sitting at .643. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 184 goals (6th in the NHL) so far this season and have allowed 153.

The man protecting the net in this game is Adin Hill. The opposition has scored 419 goals against Hill in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.35. Hill has been involved in 170 matchups throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .908 for his 7,502 minutes played. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 84-61-12 and he has gotten the start in 157 games. In his professional hockey career, Hill has recorded 81 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .516. Hill has seen 4,555 shots against him and has recorded 4,136 total saves.

In their last contest, Los Angeles went up against the Ducks in an outing where the Kings got the tie by a final score of 1-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this one but were not able to net one. The Kings converted 1 goal out of the 44 shots on goal they took.

Los Angeles has put up 1,484 shots (28th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.11%, while allowing the opposition 1,352 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 83.01% on their opponents 153 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.1%. They have a tally of 123 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 14.63%. The Kings have tallied 132 goals at even strength and 18 goals (30th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 134 goals to be scored by way of 108 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Los Angeles Kings have notched a total of 150 goals, 65 points, and a points percentage of .613.

Across the ice you are going to see Darcy Kuemper in the crease. Kuemper is sitting with a career mark of 194-141-52 and has participated in 418 games. Kuemper's quality start rate sits at 55.2% and he has accumulated 219 quality starts in his professional career. He has compiled 10,848 stops out of the 11,866 shots taken, which gives him a percentage of .914. His opposition is averaging 2.77 goals per contest and he has given up 1,018 goals altogether. He has made the start in 397 games and has accumulated 22,021 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles (+110)

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