Kings vs Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 10/23/2024

The Los Angeles Kings are heading to T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, where they will take on the Vegas Golden Knights. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! Los Angeles comes into this game with a 3-1-2 record which places them second in the Pacific. The Kings are coming off back to back wins, most recently defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Sunday. David Rittich made 13 saves in this game, while Mikey Anderson picked up a goal and an assist. With Darcy Kuemper placed on the IR, David Rittich will start in this game, he’s posted a 2.37 goals against average through 3 games. Anze Kopitar is off to an impressive start, notching a team-high 8 points in 6 games.

The Vegas Golden Knights currently sit fourth in the Pacific division, coming into Wednesday with a 3-2-1 record. After a 3-0 start to the year, Vegas would lose the following three games, most recently suffering a 4-3 overtime loss against the Florida Panthers. Illya Samsonov made 45 saves in this game, while Tanner Pearson picked up a goal and an assist. Adin Hill will be the Golden Knights’ starting goaltender on Wednesday, he’s posted a 3.81 goals against average through four games. Jack Eichel has been on fire to start the year, recording 10 points in 6 games.

The Kings will be on the hunt for their third consecutive win, while Vegas hopes to bring their three game losing skid to an end. Expect this to be a very tight game however, Vegas gets the job done on home ice. Final score prediction Vegas wins, but the play is on the Kings +1.5 4-3.