Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings 3/6/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
Monday evening’s game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles will feature the Washington Capitals facing off against the Los Angeles Kings. The Capitals come into this game with a record of 31-27-6 overall, 16-14-3 on the road, and currently sit in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. Having won three out of their last five games, the Capitals are in good form, and their recent road match against the San Jose Sharks resulted in a resounding 8-3 victory. Although goalie Darcy Kuemper faced some challenges in the goal, he was able to hold on and finish the game with a save percentage of .927, despite giving away three goals on 41 shots against him in the 60 minutes of play.
Left-winger Alex Ovechkin and center Craig Smith led the Capitals to two goals each. Offensively, the Capitals have scored an average of 3.09 goals per match on 31.6 shots, while their defense has given up an average of 2.97 goals per game. Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals’ offense with 60 points and has scored a team-high 35 goals on 248 total shots taken this season. Meanwhile, center Evgeny Kuznetsov has been their top playmaker with 39 assists on the season.
- The Washington Capitals are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of the Capitals’ last 5 games on the road against LA.
- Washington is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games with a rival in the Western Conference.
Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings 3/6/2023 Odds, Picks and Previews
On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Kings will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they face off against the visiting Washington Capitals at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings have been in excellent form recently, winning four out of their last five contests, and have an impressive home record of 19-9-2. With an overall record of 36-20-8, the Kings are currently placed second in the Pacific Division, trailing only Vegas by two points.
Offensively, the Kings have been outstanding this season, averaging 3.31 goals per match. However, their defense has been a bit of a concern, conceding an average of 3.34 goals per game on 28.3 shots. Left-winger Kevin Fiala has been a key contributor to the Kings’ offense, leading the team with 66 points and 44 assists, while center Adrian Kempe has scored 29 goals on 193 shots. Joonas Korpisalo is expected to start in goal for the Kings, having recently earned a .923 save percentage in their 4-2 home win over the St. Louis Blues.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles’ last 6 games against Washington.
- The Los Angeles Kings are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- The Kings are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games with an opponent in the Metropolitan Division.
Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings. The NHL Pick for this contest is the Los Angeles Kings. While both teams have had success this season, it is evident that the Los Angeles Kings hold the upper hand in this match-up with their current three-game winning streak. Additionally, the Kings’ impressive 19-9-2 record on home ice gives them the added advantage of playing on familiar ground. All signs point to LA extending their winning streak and earning their fourth consecutive victory when they face the Washington Capitals on Monday evening. The prediction is that the Kings will win 4-2, based on their solid momentum and superior performance at home.
NHL Starting Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
Date: Monday, March 6, 2023
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+, NSWA
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Kings -165
NHL Totals: 6.5
