The Los Angeles Kings are riding a seven-game winning streak in games against the Washington Capitals as those teams hit the ice together in a West vs. East battle on the NHL betting lines on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles went 2-0 against Washington last season, winning 2-1 at home and 5-4 on the road in those two contests which split at 1-1 on the OVER/UNDER for totals bettors. The OVER has a 6-4 edge on the UNDER in the last 10 games between the teams dating back to 2003.
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The visiting Los Angeles Kings opened as 118 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Computer Prediction: Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Pick
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.6-2.3 win for the Capitals on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington Capitals currently sport a record of 25-14-10. The Los Angeles Kings are 21-16-12. Betting totals have seen the Capitals post a 23-25-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Kings have gone 21-19-9 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington vs Los Angeles injuries news.
It's a NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 10-rated Washington Capitals and the No. 7-ranked Los Angeles Kings, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
How Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Stats Matchup
The game also pits Washington's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 2.94 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.69 goals allowed. The Capitals power play is averaging 23.49% while the Kings defense kills off 77.71% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 3-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Bruins. They lost as +126 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Washington was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Blues. They lost as +138 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Betting Odds Trends
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Florida, Thursday, February 5th
Washington at Ottawa, Thursday, February 5th
