Los Angeles at Vegas

Los Angeles is outscoring opponents by +38 goals, the second-best differential in the NHL. The Kings are third in the league in scoring (3.58 goals per game), while the defense is No. 1 in goals allowed (2.32 goals per game). Los Angeles is 14-2 when playing its second game in five nights, plus 15-3 against defenses that allow 29.5+ shots on goal. Vegas has lost four in a row and five of six. They had to play last night, a 5-2 loss at Anaheim as a -235 favorite, and come home from a four-game trek. Vegas is 7-15 when playing the second of a back-to-back. The Golden Knights lost at home to the Kings last month, 4-1, as a favorite, and this is an excellent matchup and situational spot for the talented visitors. Play Los Angeles.