Hockey Club vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 2/23/2025

On Saturday, the Utah Hockey Club (24-23-9) faces off against the Los Angeles Kings (29-17-7) at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games. In a tightly contested match against the Anaheim Ducks, the Los Angeles Kings suffered a 2-1 defeat in a shootout, with Adrian Kempe netting the team's only goal. This season, Kempe has been a key offensive player for the Kings, leading the team with 25 goals. Right behind him in the scoring tally is Kevin Fiala, who has contributed 21 goals so far. Kempe is not only the top goal scorer but also the leader in overall points for the Kings, accumulating a total of 46 points this season. Meanwhile, veteran player Anze Kopitar has been instrumental in setting up goals, leading the team with 32 assists. In their recent performances, the Kings have managed to score an average of 3.2 goals over their last five games, positioning themselves third in the Pacific Division standings. The team is eager to break their current losing streak and maintain a perfect record against the Utah Hockey Club. On the whole, Los Angeles averages 2.8 goals per game this season.

Utah enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In an exhilarating match against Washington, the Utah Hockey Club clinched a 5-4 victory in a shootout, during which Tom Wilson impressively netted two of the team's goals. This season, the standout scorers for Utah include Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther, each having found the back of the net 20 times. Trailing them is Logan Cooley, who has contributed 15 goals to the team's tally. Clayton Keller has not only been prolific in scoring but also excels in playmaking; he currently tops the team with 60 points and leads in assists with a total of 40 so far this season. Over their last five matchups, Utah has been averaging three goals per game, a performance that places them in fifth place in the Central Division standings. As they gear up to face the Los Angeles Kings, Utah is keen on balancing the seasonal record against them. Across the season, the Utah Hockey Club has been averaging 2.8 goals per game, showcasing a consistent offensive effort.

In their most recent encounter, the Kings emerged victorious over Utah and are now aiming to secure another win in a back-to-back series against them. With both teams having an identical average scoring rate per game, fans can expect a closely contested and thrilling matchup. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Kings win 5-2.