Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/28/2023]

The Vegas Golden Knights will take on the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Kings vs. Golden Knights matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kings vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Kings and Golden Knights 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Golden Knights a 52% chance of beating the Kings.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 57% chance of going under.

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Kings vs. Golden Knights Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Golden Knights
Puck Line	-1.5 (+215)	+1.5 (-265)
Moneyline	-110	-105
Total	o6.5 (+110)	u6.5 (-134)

• The Golden Knights are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Kings, with -265 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Kings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel also has the best odds currently on offer at +215. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Golden Knights and Kings are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at -105. That means you can risk $105 to win $100 for a total payout of $205 if they get the W.

• Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100 for a total payout of $210 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -134.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Kings vs. Golden Knights Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-265
Moneyline	Golden Knights	-105
Total	Under 6.5	-134

Our NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Kings vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Golden Knights?

According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Golden Knights.

Our projections give Kempe a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Kings star is a 33.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	7.3%
Kevin Fiala	5.3%
Trevor Moore	5.1%
Anze Kopitar	4.9%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	3.7%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	6.6%
Jonathan Marchessault	6.1%
Mark Stone	5.9%
William Karlsson	4.0%
Pavel Dorofeyev	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	33.8%
Kevin Fiala	28.4%
Trevor Moore	27.8%
Anze Kopitar	26.8%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	21.8%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	34.9%
Jonathan Marchessault	32.0%
Mark Stone	29.8%
Pavel Dorofeyev	21.6%
William Karlsson	21.1%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Kings vs. Golden Knights on Thursday December 28, 2023.

Kings vs. Golden Knights Game Information

Thursday's action between the Golden Knights and Kings at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Thursday December 28, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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Conclusion

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