Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 10/10/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: ABTV, Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (+136) Golden Knights (-162)

T-Mobile Arena is the location where the Vegas Golden Knights (4-1-0) will go up against the Los Angeles Kings (0-2-1) on Saturday. The odds on this game have Los Angeles at +136 while Vegas is sitting at -162. The total comes in at 5.5.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-1 defeat against the Panthers in their previous game. The Kings left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 20 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 5 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Los Angeles compiled 17 penalty minutes in this contest.

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In reference to scoring goals, the Los Angeles Kings have racked up 9 goals (26th in the league) so far this year and have surrendered 15. For the season, they have recorded 1 points and their points percentage comes in at .167. Los Angeles has accounted for 12 power play chances and they have notched 2 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 16.67%. When at even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 10 goals while notching 7 of their own. Los Angeles has tried 86 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. The Kings thus far have had 84 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .821. Los Angeles Kings opponents have earned 13 power play tries (18th in hockey) and have tallied 5 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Over the course of his time in hockey, Kuemper has recorded 262 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .557. His save percentage is .912 during his 27,816 minutes between the pipes. Kuemper has had 13,659 shots taken against him and has amassed 12,462 saves. The opposition has racked up 1,199 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.55. He has earned a record of 228-162-68 and he has gotten the start in 470 games. Kuemper has participated in 491 games during his hockey career.

Their last time out, Vegas opposed the Maple Leafs in an outing where the Golden Knights got the tie by a score of 3-3. They had 4 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Golden Knights tallied 3 goals out of the 43 shots on goal they pursued.

Vegas has taken 166 shots (1st in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 12.05%, while allowing the opposition 117 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 84.62% on their oppositions 13 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 88.9%. They have earned 20 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 25.00%. The Golden Knights have accumulated 15 goals at even strength and 5 goals (3rd in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 13 goals to be scored by of a combination of 11 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have accounted for 20 goals, 8 points, and a points percentage of .800.

For the opposition you are going to see Carter Hart defending the net. He has compiled 6,446 stops out of 7,125 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .905. Hart is sitting with a career record of 109-97-32 and has played in 248 games. He got the starting nod in 239 games and has played for a total of 13,777 mins. Hart's quality start percentage comes out to 49.8% and he has made 119 quality starts in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.84 goals per game and he has relinquished 679 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas (-162)

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