by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Feb 04, 2026
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 5, 2026
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: LAK +124, VGK -148; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: LAK +125, VGK -150; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: LAK +125, VGK -150; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 23-17-14 (5th place, Pacific Division)
Vegas Golden Knights: 25-16-14 (1st place, Pacific Division)
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Recent Form
Los Angeles Kings: 4-2-4 last 10
Vegas Golden Knights: 3-5-2 last 10
Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with 60 points, a 23-17-14 record overall, and they are 15-7-7 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Carolina Hurricanes in their last game, losing that one on the road 3-2 in overtime, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Seattle Kraken still to be played on Wednesday night. In their game against the Hurricanes, Quinton Byfield and Samuel Helenius each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Adrian Kempe, Brian Dumoulin, and Jeff Malott each led the team in assists with 1 while Brandt Clarke led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Anton Forsberg was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 34 shots with 31 saves and a .912 save percentage. Their offense has scored 143 goals this season averaging 2.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 153 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.
The Golden Knights are entering this game with 64 points, a 25-16-14 record overall, and they are 12-8-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Anaheim Ducks in their last game, losing that one on the road 4-3, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Vancouver Canucks still to be played on Wednesday night. In their game against the Ducks, Ivan Barbashev, Mitch Marner, and Tomáš Hertl each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Mark Stone led the team in assists with 2 while Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Adin Hill was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 22 shots with 19 saves and a .864 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 182 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 176 goals against them allowing 3.2 goals per game.
Kings vs Golden Knights Prediction
The current betting odds have the Golden Knights listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Golden Knights have looked really good in their games this season with their 25-16-14 record overall which has them right at the top of their division in the West. They have looked good on home ice too with their 12-8-7 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 23-17-14 record overall, but that record has them in the bottom half of their division in the West and fighting for a Wild Card spot. They have been a good road team too with their 15-7-7 road record this year. The Kings are off a 3-2 road loss to the Hurricanes in their last one and they haven't looked good lately. They are 4-2-4 in their last 10 games and they are right in the middle of a competitive Wild Card race. The Golden Knights haven't looked any better lately as they are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games and coming off a loss to the Ducks in their last one, but they have still been the more consistent team this season. The Golden Knights have been really steady all year and haven't really waivered at the top of their division while the Kings have been really up and down all season, being up and down in the standings too. Neither team is in a great situation here since both teams are playing on a back-to-back, but the Golden Knights definitely have the easier opponent the night before. The Golden Knights have an easier game on Wednesday against the Canucks who are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season while the Kings have a tougher game against the Kraken who they are fighting with for those playoff spots in the Wild Card and the division. Look for the Golden Knights to have the better effort in this game with the home advantage giving them the edge too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Golden Knights to win this game.
Kings Golden Knights Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Thursday, February 5, 2026 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Knights 4 Kings 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 48-37 (+5.1 units) on the moneyline against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game. 48-38 (+4.4 units) on the moneyline against good passing teams - averaging 5 or more assists per game. 23-12 UNDER as an underdog of +100 to +150. 36-28 UNDER revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite.
Vegas Golden Knights: 80-68 (-18.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 43-44 (-22.1 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -200 or less. 74-63 (-16.9 units) on the moneyline against mistake free teams - opponents average 4 power plays/game or less. 25-19 UNDER when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%).
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: M. Anderson (D) Day To Day - Upper-Body. A. Turcotte (C) Day To Day - Upper-body.
Vegas Golden Knights: J. Rondbjerg (RW) Out - Undisclosed. B. Howden (C) Out - Lower Body. C. Sissons (C) Out - Upper Body. B. Saad (LW) Out - Undisclosed. C. Hart (G) Out - Leg. B. McNabb (D) Out - Upper Body. W. Karlsson (C) Out - Lower Body.
Notable Quotes
“It wasn’t maybe pretty the whole time, but we were there to fight. We fought for every inch, they fought for every inch. Pretty good hockey in the end.” - Jim Hiller after his team’s loss against the Hurricanes in their game on Sunday.
"In hindsight, that's the one that hurt us. It should have never went in the net. We needed that (save) at the end of the day if we were going to get points tonight." - Bruce Cassidy after his team’s loss against the Ducks in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Trevor Moore
C Anze Kopitar
RW Joel Armia
LD Brian Dumoulin
RD Drew Doughty
G Darcy Kuemper
Vegas Golden Knights
LW Ivan Barbashev
C Jack Eichel
RW Alexander Holtz
LD Jeremy Lauzon
RD Shea Theodore
G Adin Hill
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: Adrian Kempe (45)
Goals: Adrian Kempe (20)
Assists: Adrian Kempe (25)
GAA: Anton Forsberg (2.50)
Vegas Golden Knights
Points: Jack Eichel (64)
Goals: Pavel Dorofeyev (24)
Assists: Jack Eichel (45)
GAA: Akira Schmid (2.55)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (3rd season)
Vegas Golden Knights: Bruce Cassidy (4th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
