Kings at Golden Knights 1/1/19 - NHL Hockey O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights
NHL: 9:05 PM ET
Jan. 01, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Vegas -200 O/U 5.5
Tough back to back spot here for the Los Angeles Kings as they were at Colorado facing the Avalanche last night and now have to face the division rival Golden Knights in Vegas.With their close proximity and last year's playoff series, this match-up has a rivalry feel.
As in typical in rivalries, the defensive intensity will be kicked up a few notches and it comes as no surprise that 8 of the last 10 meetings between the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights have resulted in a total of 5 goals or less scored.
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The Los Angeles Kings entered their Monday night match-up at Colorado having scored an average of only 2.4 goals per game their last 9 games. The Vegas Golden Knights have held each of their last 3 opponents to just a single goal.
Given the above, it comes as no surprise that a low-scoring divisional battle is likely on tap Tuesday night. The Los Angeles Kings entered Monday night's game with the Avalanche having scored a total of just 4 power play goals in their last 14 games.
Recent Betting Trends:
The road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between Kings and Vegas
Los Angeles O/U is 4-10 versus division opponents
Los Angeles is 5-9 this season when playing against a team with a winning record
Vegas is 14-6 this season when playing against a team with a losing record
Golden Knights O/U is 12-8 when playing against a team with a losing record
Vegas is 7-2 their last nine home games
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 5.5 in Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights are 0 for 8 on the power play in their last 3 games. Also, in their last five meetings with the Los Angeles Kings, the teams have combined to go just 3 for 22 on the power play!
With consideration to all of the above factors, goals are likely to be few and far between in this one and the best (value) is to take the UNDER based on a projected final score of Vegas Golden Knights 2, Los Angeles Kings 1