Los Angeles Kings vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction: Kings and Night to start the season in the West

The first game of the new NHL season in the Western Conference is the Los Angeles Kings against the Vegas Golden Knights. Let's pick a few bets on this interesting encounter at once.

Last season turned out pretty good for the Kings. Los Angeles made the playoffs for the first time in several years, where they lost in the first round in only seven games to future Western Conference finalist Edmonton. Getting to the second round of the playoffs this season is an obvious goal for Todd McLellan's team if they are to progress, of course.

Among the significant transfers of the offseason is the signing of Minnesota Swiss forward Kevin Fiala. In preseason games he often played in the first line with Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe. Viktor Arvidson, on the other hand, looks set to play in the second offensive three with Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore.

The Golden Knights failed last season as one of the top favorites in the West, not even making the playoffs. Understandably, the team has a new coach in the new championship. And, in what was a big scoop, Peter DeBoer was replaced in that position by Bruce Cassidy himself. The longtime coach of the Boston Bruins is now in Vegas. Sounds very promising. Let's see what happens in reality.

Among the transfers, it's worth noting that Vegas signed San Jose goaltender Adin Hill, who appears to be the mainstay for now, given the injuries to Lehner and Brossoit. Also, the departure of Max Paccioretty to Carolina stands out. His place in the top offensive combinations will be taken by the experienced Phil Kessel, who played for Arizona last season.

• Los Angeles: –
• Vegas: Laurent Brossoit, Robin Lehner, Nolan Patrick, Shea Weber will not play. William Carrier, Nicolas Hague are questionable.

All 4 face-to-face matches between the opponents last season were productive with at least 6 goals scored. It is very likely that the upcoming game will be like that as well, given the serious restructuring in Vegas, Golden Knights' problems with the goalkeepers and the iconic nature of the season opening game. Also, it's worth considering a bet on Los Angeles' win. After all, the Kings play at home and will surely want to please the local crowd with a win in the first game of the new championship. Though overtime could very well happen here as well.

Prediction: Los Angeles will be closer to winning the high-scoring game.

Betting options:

• Total Over (5.5) for 1.60;
• 1X+TO (4.5) for 2.15;
• Overtime - Yes for 3.80.

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