Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

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The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

Vegas holds a record of 21-11-12 and sits first in the Western Pacific Division. Los Angeles is not far behind, with a record of 19-16-10, placing them fifth in the same division. Both teams are eager to improve their standing in the conference.

Golden Knights vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights Puck Line +1.5 (-278), Los Angeles Kings Puck Line -1.5 (+217), Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -111, Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -108, Over/Under 5.5 (-120/-102)

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are in strong form. They have won four of their last five games. Their most recent win was a 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Jack Eichel has been a standout player for the Golden Knights. He scored two goals in the game against the Sharks and has 16 goals this season. Tomas Hertl also contributed with two goals and three assists in the same game.

In goal, Carl Lindbom made 18 saves against the Sharks. The team’s defense has been effective, with 11 blocks in that game. The Golden Knights rank 11th in goals against this season.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers but faced a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. In these games, Darcy Kuemper played as the main goaltender, saving 15 shots against the Stars and missing time against the Oilers.

The Kings’ top skaters have been active in recent games. Quinton Byfield scored in the losses against both the Stars and the Jets. Brandt Clarke provided assists in the win over the Oilers and the loss to the Stars.

In the overall season, the Kings have scored 117 goals, ranking them 22nd. They are 28th in assists with 196. The team has a solid defensive effort, ranked 23rd in blocks with 619, but they are looking to improve their overall performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Los Angeles Kings with a moneyline of -111. The Kings have a moneyline of -108. The Golden Knights have a slight edge in both goals and assists this season, so the pick here is for Vegas to win the game.

The total for this game is set at 5.5 goals, with the over at -120 and the under at -102. Both teams have solid goaltending stats, with the Kings having a better rank in goals against. The projected score suggests a low-scoring game, so the recommendation is to take the under 5.5 goals.