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Golden Knights vs. Kings prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [2/25/2026]
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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 and Vegas Golden Knights will meet in the NHL at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Kings as the most likely winner of the Golden Knights vs. Kings game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Golden Knights vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful 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 leading predictive model currently gives the Kings a 57% chance of defeating the Golden Knights.
According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Golden Knights vs. Kings odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Golden Knights | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-168) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -180 |
| Total | o5.5 (+100) | u5.5 (-115) |
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 predictions 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 | -168 |
| Moneyline | Golden Knights | +160 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Golden Knights to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Golden Knights vs. Kings player props
Who will score a goal in Golden Knights vs. Kings?
According to our model, Tomas Hertl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Kings.
Our projections give Hertl a 40.7% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is an 8.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tomas Hertl | 40.7% |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 40.5% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 25.5% |
| Reilly Smith | 21.9% |
| Keegan Kolesar | 20.6% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 33.8% |
| Adrian Kempe | 31.3% |
| Quinton Byfield | 25.8% |
| Alex Laferriere | 23.1% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 22.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Pavel Dorofeyev | 9.1% |
| Tomas Hertl | 8.8% |
| Ivan Barbashev | 5.2% |
| Reilly Smith | 4.1% |
| Keegan Kolesar | 3.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 7.0% |
| Adrian Kempe | 6.9% |
| Alex Laferriere | 4.7% |
| Quinton Byfield | 4.5% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 4.3% |
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 commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Golden Knights 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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