Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals

Mar 13, 2025

Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings
  • Overview
  • Consensus
  • Stats
  • Odds
  • Trends
  • Props

Washington Capitals vs Los Angeles Kings Pick – 3/13/2025

The Washington Capitals are set to face the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Both teams are entering the game with impressive winning streaks, promising an exciting contest for hockey enthusiasts and bettors alike.

Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings Game Preview

The Capitals, leading the Metropolitan Division with a 43-14-8 record, have been dominant this season. Their recent 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks showcased their offensive prowess, with Aliaksei Protas recording a hat trick and Alex Ovechkin contributing three assists. Washington's offense averages 3.66 goals per game, ranking first in the league, while their defense allows 2.58 goals per game, placing them third overall. Goaltender Logan Thompson has been solid, boasting a 28-4-5 record with a 2.36 GAA and a .916 save percentage.

The Kings, holding a 34-20-9 record and sitting third in the Pacific Division, have also been formidable, especially on home ice with a 21-3-4 record. They are coming off a 4-1 win against the New York Islanders, where Darcy Kuemper stopped 33 of 34 shots. Los Angeles averages 2.86 goals per game and allows 2.63 goals per game, ranking fifth in goals against. Kuemper has been a key player, recording a 20-8-7 record with a 2.29 GAA and a .914 save percentage.

Betting Insights

Current betting odds favor the Kings slightly:

  • Moneyline: Capitals +105, Kings -125
  • Over/Under: 5.5 goals

Key betting trends include:

  • The Kings have won seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Capitals have lost the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
  • Each of the last six night games between the Capitals and Kings at Crypto.com Arena have gone under the total goals line.

Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

Both teams are entering this matchup with significant momentum. The Capitals' high-powered offense will be tested against the Kings' strong home performance and solid defense. Considering the Kings' impressive home record and recent form, they have a slight edge in this contest. Bettors might find value in backing the Kings on the moneyline and considering the under on total goals, given the defensive strengths of both teams.

Final Prediction: Kings 3, Capitals 1

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Consensus

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+105
59% WAS
BetMGM
-125
41% LA

Total Pick Consensus

5.5/+102
19% UN
DraftKings
5.5/-122
81% OV

Puckline Pick Consensus

+1.5/-250
0% WAS
Fanatics
-1.5/+205
0% LA

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Team Records
  • Goalies
  • Recent Starts
WAS
Team Stats
LA
238
Goals For
180
168
Goals Agst
166
2.77
PP For GM
2.29
.65
PP Goals GM
.35
23.33
PP%
15.28
2.95
PP Agst GM
2.87
.52
PP Agst Goals GM
.52
82.29
PK%
81.77
8.5
PIM GM
7.9
8.1
oPIM GM
7.0
WAS
Team Records
LA
43-14-8
Overall
34-20-9
1-3
Shootout
1-3
6-5
Overtime
3-6
21-7-6
Home
21-3-4
22-7-2
Road
13-17-5
26-8-4
EAS
15-8-4
17-6-4
WES
19-12-5
12-4-4
ATL
7-5-2
14-4-0
MET
8-3-2
6-4-3
CEN
10-4-3
11-2-1
PAC
9-8-2
13-4-8
≤1
13-3-9
20-3-0
≥3
17-10-0
7-2-0
Oct
6-3-2
10-4-1
Nov
8-5-1
8-4-1
Dec
7-2-2
9-1-4
Jan
5-7-1
4-2-2
Feb
5-1-2
5-1-0
Mar
3-2-1
0-0-0
Apr
0-0-0
L. Thompson
D. Kuemper
5
GP
6
5
GS
6
5-0-0
W-L-T/O
3-0-3
15
Goals Allowed
19
2.97
GAA
3.11
141
Shots Against
173
.894
SV%
.890
0
SO
0
2
Quality Starts
3
.400
QS%
.500
2
Bad Starts
1
104
Goals All.%
108
-0.63
Goals Sv Above Avg
-1.37

L. Thompson

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
4/29/22 STL
Husso N/A
W7-4 N/A
4
18
14
.778
4/27/22 CHI
Lankinen N/A
L3-4 N/A
3
40
37
.925
4/26/22 DAL
Oettinger N/A
L2-3 N/A
2
30
28
.933
4/24/22 SJ
Reimer N/A
L4-5 N/A
4
29
25
.862
4/20/22 WAS
Samsonov N/A
W4-3 N/A
1
13
12
.923

D. Kuemper

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
5/3/22 NAS
Ingram N/A
W7-2 N/A
2
25
23
.920
4/28/22 NAS
Rittich N/A
L4-5 N/A
4
37
33
.892
4/26/22 STL
Binnington N/A
W5-3 N/A
3
32
29
.906
4/24/22 WPG
Hellebuyck N/A
L1-4 N/A
4
44
40
.909
4/22/22 EDM
Smith N/A
L3-6 N/A
5
26
21
.808

Odds

  • MoneyLine
  • PuckLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
WAS LA
WAS LA
Consensus
-112
-109
+107
-126
DraftKings
DraftKings $150 Bonus
-105
-115
+110
-130
FanDuel
FanDuel $200 Bonus
+106
-128
+105
-126
BetRivers
BetRivers Up To $500 Bonus
-112
-109
+105
-127
Caesars
Caesars
Double Your Winnings
+100
-120
+105
-125
BetMGM
BetMGM Up To $1500 Bonus
+100
-120
+105
-125
Open
Current
Book
WAS LA
WAS LA
Consensus
+1.5 (-244)
-1.5 (+215)
+1.5 (-244)
-1.5 (+199)
DraftKings
DraftKings $150 Bonus
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+215)
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+205)
FanDuel
FanDuel $200 Bonus
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+198)
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+198)
BetRivers
BetRivers Up To $500 Bonus
+1.5 (-240)
-1.5 (+200)
+1.5 (-240)
-1.5 (+190)
Caesars
Caesars
Double Your Winnings
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+196)
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+205)
BetMGM
BetMGM Up To $1500 Bonus
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+200)
+1.5 (-250)
-1.5 (+200)
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
5.5 (-125)
5.5 (+105)
5.5 (-121)
5.5 (+100)
DraftKings
DraftKings $150 Bonus
5.5 (-125)
5.5 (+105)
5.5 (-122)
5.5 (+102)
FanDuel
FanDuel $200 Bonus
5.5 (-114)
5.5 (-106)
5.5 (-122)
5.5 (+100)
BetRivers
BetRivers Up To $500 Bonus
5.5 (-114)
5.5 (-107)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (-103)
Caesars
Caesars
Double Your Winnings
5.5 (-125)
5.5 (+105)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (+100)
BetMGM
BetMGM Up To $1500 Bonus
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (+100)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (+100)

Betting trends

  • Betting Trends
  • Head to Head
  • Teams Last 10
WAS
Betting Trends
  • Last 3
  • Last 5
  • Last 10
LA
3-0-0
Win/Loss/Tie
3-0-0
3-0-0
ATS W/L/P
2-1-0
5.33
Avg Score
4
2.67
Avg Opp Score
2.33
5-0-0
Win/Loss/Tie
3-2-0
3-2-0
ATS W/L/P
2-3-0
4.8
Avg Score
3
2.8
Avg Opp Score
3
7-3-0
Win/Loss/Tie
5-5-0
5-5-0
ATS W/L/P
4-6-0
4.3
Avg Score
3
3.1
Avg Opp Score
3.3
Date
TM
ML
Tot
1st
12/22/24
LA
+139
Ov5.5
0
WAS
-164
Un5.5
1
01/07/24
LA
-192
Ov5.5
0
WAS
+156
Un5.5
0
11/29/23
WAS
+176
Ov6.0
1
LA
-220
Un6.0
1
03/06/23
WAS
+122
Ov6.5
0
LA
-147
Un6.5
0
10/22/22
LA
+114
Ov6.5
0
WAS
-136
Un6.5
0
12/19/21
LA
+195
Ov5.5
0
WAS
-238
Un5.5
1
11/17/21
WAS
-110
Ov5.5
0
LA
-109
Un5.5
0
02/04/20
LA
+197
Ov6.0
1
WAS
-245
Un6.0
0
12/04/19
WAS
-150
Ov6.5
2
LA
+125
Un6.5
0
02/18/19
WAS
-120
Ov5.5
2
LA
+110
Un5.5
0

Washington Capitals

03/11/25
WAS
-173
Ov4.7
2
ANA
+145
Un4.7
2
03/09/25
SEA
+209
Ov6.5
1
WAS
-253
Un6.5
0
03/07/25
DET
+110
Ov2.1
1
WAS
-131
Un2.1
0
03/01/25
TB
-86
Ov3.6
1
WAS
-83
Un3.6
0
02/27/25
STL
+65
Ov1.2
0
WAS
-77
Un1.2
0
02/25/25
CGY
+92
Ov1.8
1
WAS
-110
Un1.8
0
02/23/25
EDM
-84
Ov2.4
0
WAS
+71
Un2.4
1
02/22/25
WAS
-191
Ov9.7
2
PIT
+162
Un9.7
2
02/06/25
WAS
-210
Ov8.7
2
PHI
+176
Un8.7
2
02/04/25
FLA
-149
Ov7.8
1
WAS
+125
Un7.8
1

Los Angeles Kings

03/11/25
NYI
+144
Ov4.3
0
LA
-169
Un4.3
1
03/09/25
LA
+166
Ov6.0
2
VEG
-198
Un6.0
0
03/03/25
LA
-176
Ov2.7
0
CHI
+145
Un2.7
0
03/01/25
LA
-83
Ov3.3
1
STL
-86
Un3.3
1
02/28/25
LA
+183
Ov15.2
3
DAL
-214
Un15.2
8
02/24/25
VEG
-138
Ov8.7
0
LA
-138
Un8.7
2
02/22/25
UTA
+191
Ov9.7
2
LA
-227
Un9.7
2
02/05/25
MON
+85
Ov0.9
0
LA
-101
Un0.9
0
02/01/25
LA
+34
Ov0.4
0
CAR
-40
Un0.4
0
01/30/25
LA
+245
Ov16.1
0
TB
-287
Un16.1
3

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