Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction – 1/14/2026

The Vegas Golden Knights head into Wednesday’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings riding a wave of momentum after an offensive outburst in their most recent game. The Kings have not been playing quite as well and will try to slow down the Knights to get back in the win column. Before this important Pacific Division matchup in the NHL, you will find my Golden Knights vs Kings prediction here.

Our Golden Knights vs Kings Pick

Game Snapshot

• Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights @ Los Angeles Kings
• Date & Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
• Broadcast: TNT and truTV

Key Storylines

Vegas enters this matchup on a high after a commanding 7‑2 road victory over the San Jose Sharks in which they displayed offensive firepower in bunches. Tomas Hertl led the charge with a career‑high five‑point performance while Jack Eichel continued to be a key contributor for the Knights. Vegas holds the lead in the Pacific Division standings heading into Thursday’s action. Recent form suggests Vegas is clicking at both ends of the ice, as they have won four games in a row and will try to move two points ahead of the Edmonton Oilers with a win here.

The Kings have dealt with significant personnel issues of late. Captain Anze Kopitar was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week with a lower‑body injury, weakening their leadership and execution on the ice. Although veteran Corey Perry is back in the fold after a brief absence due to a family matter, Kopitar’s absence could limit Los Angeles’ ability to control play at even strength and generate sustained scoring opportunities. The Kings have lost three of their last four games and have slid to fifth place in a very competitive Pacific Division.

Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends

• The Kings defeated the Golden Knights 6-5 in a shootout in their first meeting of the 2025-26 season.
• Vegas is 11-5-6 on the road so far this year.
• The Kings enter Wednesday night’s action with a record of 7-10-5 at home.

Golden Knights vs Kings Model Projection

Final Thoughts

Jay Sanin

Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.