Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Kings.
LOS ANGELES KINGS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5
This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 8:00 ET on Sunday, March 9th.
WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:
- Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Kings winning this game by a score of 3-2.
- We like the Kings on the moneyline (+141)
- The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Do the Kings Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Kings fell to 32-20-9 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over the line.
Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead in the third period, but the Blackhawks tied it with just 31 seconds left. The Kings’ defense then gave up 3 goals in the shootout, while only scoring 2 themselves.
Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. His first goal came on a power play in the first period, followed by another in the second. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season in the third period.
Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 4 and 5 assists for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.
Defensively, the Kings will look to bounce back after giving up three goals in the third period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Vegas?
With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 38-18-6. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.
Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev scored at 15:06 in the second period. All four of the Golden Knights’ goals came from different players.
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, with William Karlsson adding his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev scored his 7th goal, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.
Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.
Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and another late in the 3rd period in their last game. Adin Hill finished with 16 saves and an 84.2% save percentage, while the defense added 10 takeaways and 22 hits.