The Kings will play the Capitals on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 4:08 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2024-25 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Kings currently have a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals heading into this matchup with a 98.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Los Angeles Kings - The Los Angeles Kings have a 9-7-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Los Angeles Kings now rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 10-4-2 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Los Angeles Kings rank 14th (103) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 3rd (121) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Los Angeles Kings rank 19th (85) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Washington Capitals, they've given up 84 goals this season, ranking them 20th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Los Angeles Kings have a 0-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Washington Capitals owning a 0-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Kings have a 19-9-5 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 22-8-2 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Kings clash with the Capitals on Sunday!
In the realm of the NHL, the Kings hold a 19-9-5 record...
Meanwhile, the Capitals stand at 22-8-2, a force to be reckoned with...
As the game approaches, dive into the stats of each team...
Don't forget to check out the game and player prop bets...
For those feeling lucky, place your bets at BetRivers or BetMGM...
May the best team prevail in this epic battle of ice... (or fire)...
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Best Kings at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Kings | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Kings | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Kings are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 +100 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Washington Capitals are -1.5 +165 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Kings are +1.5 -186 puck line underdogs at BetRivers.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kings
Capitals
12/22/24 4:08pm CST | +140-165 |
- Los Angeles Kings bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Kings is 41.67%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 62.26%.
Los Angeles Kings at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
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Kings
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/22/24 4:08pm CST | Yes -140No +105Bet |
Kings
Total Goals
LAK at WSH 12/22/24 4:08pm CST | 2.5 o -1152.5 u -120Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
LAK at WSH 12/22/24 4:08pm CST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Washington Capitals | 52 | 34 | 11 | 7 | 0.654 | 75 | 34 | 182 | 129 | +53.0 | 16-4-5 | 18-7-2 | 0-2 | 7-1-2 | OT2 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 50 | 27 | 17 | 6 | 0.540 | 60 | 27 | 139 | 127 | +12.0 | 15-3-1 | 12-14-5 | 0-1 | 3-6-1 | W1 |
Los Angeles Kings & Washington Capitals Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Kings | +2200 Bet | +2300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Capitals | +1300 Bet | +1700 Bet |
Los Angeles Kings & Washington Capitals Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at 4:08 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.