Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights predictions, Jan 14, 2026

Jan 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this highly anticipated NHL matchup, the Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights on January 14, 2026, at the Kings’ home arena. Both teams have been in good form recently, with Los Angeles winning 3 of their last 5 matches and Vegas winning 4 of their last 5.

The Kings have shown strength in their defensive play, limiting their opponents’ scoring opportunities, while the Golden Knights have demonstrated an impressive offensive prowess, scoring goals at a consistent rate. It promises to be an intriguing battle between the Kings’ defensive resilience and the Golden Knights’ offensive firepower.

Bookmakers have the odds nearly evenly split between the two teams, with the Kings slightly favored as the home team. However, our model predicts a close contest, with a 39% chance of a home win, 24% chance of a draw, and a 37.4% chance of an away win.

Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two skilled teams, and the outcome is likely to be determined by moments of individual brilliance or tactical adjustments.

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Los Angeles
38.4%		 Draw
23.5%		 Vegas
38.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Vegas Golden Knights: 8.89% Los Angeles Kings: 2.13%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.52 4.16 2.54
Pinnacle 2.47 4 2.48

Latest Results

10.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – Los Angeles Kings – 3:4 penalties
09.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Los Angeles Kings – 5:1
07.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – San Jose Sharks – 3:4 OT
05.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Minnesota Wild – 4:2
03.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Minnesota Wild – 5:4 penalties		 11.01.26 San Jose Sharks – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:7
10.01.26 Vegas Golden Knights – St. Louis Blues – 4:2
08.01.26 Vegas Golden Knights – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:3
06.01.26 Winnipeg Jets – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:4 OT
04.01.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2 OT

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 5.
  • Los Angeles has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Vegas is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Los Angeles may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 72:69. (average 3.6:3.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Los Angeles won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 29:28. (average 4.1:4).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.10.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Los Angeles Kings – 5:6 penalties
    23.09.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Los Angeles Kings – 1:3
    09.03.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Los Angeles Kings – 5:6
    24.02.25 Los Angeles Kings – Vegas Golden Knights – 5:2
    30.10.24 Los Angeles Kings – Vegas Golden Knights – 6:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 44 30 3 7 4 179:99 73
    2 Dallas Stars 45 22 4 9 10 157:129 61
    3 Minnesota Wild 46 18 8 9 11 146:125 61
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 44 16 5 12 11 144:136 54
    5 Edmonton Oilers 45 17 5 7 16 152:152 51
    6 San Jose Sharks 45 12 11 3 19 143:162 49
    7 Seattle Kraken 43 14 6 8 15 119:126 48
    8 Los Angeles Kings 44 12 7 10 15 119:125 48
    9 Utah Mammoth 46 16 6 4 20 139:130 48
    10 Nashville Predators 45 15 6 4 20 125:148 46
    11 Chicago Blackhawks 45 15 4 7 19 129:142 45
    12 Anaheim Ducks 45 13 8 3 21 150:168 45
    13 Calgary Flames 45 15 4 4 22 116:135 42
    14 St. Louis Blues 46 17 0 8 21 114:161 42
    15 Winnipeg Jets 44 15 2 5 22 130:138 39
    16 Vancouver Canucks 44 10 6 5 23 121:158 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 45 19 9 3 14 155:135 59
    2 Detroit Red Wings 46 20 7 4 15 145:142 58
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 43 22 5 3 13 153:114 57
    4 Montreal Canadiens 45 16 9 6 14 151:148 56
    5 New York Islanders 45 16 9 5 15 134:125 55
    6 Buffalo Sabres 43 18 6 4 15 140:134 52
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 43 15 7 8 13 132:127 52
    8 Boston Bruins 46 18 7 2 19 152:146 52
    9 Washington Capitals 46 21 2 6 17 150:133 52
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 44 17 5 7 15 148:140 51
    11 Pittsburgh Penguins 44 17 4 9 14 140:135 51
    12 Florida Panthers 44 20 3 3 18 135:142 49
    13 New Jersey Devils 45 15 7 2 21 118:141 46
    14 New York Rangers 46 13 7 6 20 120:135 46
    15 Ottawa Senators 44 15 5 5 19 141:148 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 45 11 8 7 19 135:153 45

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.45 (23.83%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.75 (10.61%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.13%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.25 (8.89%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (8.02%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.47%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.48%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 23 (3.57%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 38.5 (2.13%)

    11. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.89%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 53.5 (1.54%)

    13. New Jersey Devils: 61 (1.35%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 64 (1.28%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 64 (1.28%)

    16. Buffalo Sabres: 64 (1.28%)

    17. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.05%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. Philadelphia Flyers: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 126 (0.65%)

    23. New York Rangers: 126 (0.65%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 201 (0.41%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.25%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.2%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 501 (0.16%)

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