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Golden Knights vs. Kings prediction: Vegas favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [1/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Kings will face the Vegas Golden Knights, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Golden Knights a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Kings.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Golden Knights vs. Kings matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 52% chance of beating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Golden Knights vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +102 |
| Total | o5.5 (-106) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Golden Knights vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Golden Knights -1.5 | +210 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +102 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -106 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Kings player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Kings?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe a 34.8% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is a 7.3% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 33.6% |
| Mark Stone | 28.8% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 28.1% |
| Tomas Hertl | 26.7% |
| Mitch Marner | 23.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 34.8% |
| Kevin Fiala | 33.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 27.8% |
| Alex Laferriere | 27.5% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 26.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.8% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 6.1% |
| Tomas Hertl | 5.8% |
| Mark Stone | 5.8% |
| Mitch Marner | 4.5% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 7.3% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.9% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.3% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.2% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 5.0% |
Golden Knights vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Kings and Golden Knights at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Golden Knights vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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