Vegas Golden Knights defeat Los Angeles Kings 2-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 1, Vegas Golden Knights 2
Vegas Golden Knights defeated Los Angeles Kings 2-1 Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, with the Kings covering the +1.5 spread despite the loss. The total finished under 6.5, with just three goals scored across four periods.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights final score and game recap
The first period ended scoreless. The third period remained deadlocked at 1-1. Vegas scored in the fourth period to seal a 2-1 Knights victory. Kuemper made 30 saves on 32 shots for Los Angeles. Panarin and Connelly each scored once; Connelly and Marner each added an assist for Vegas.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights?
Los Angeles covered at +1.5 while losing outright. Vegas, favored at -1.5, won by exactly one goal—the margin that left the underdog bettors on the right side of the line. The spread did not move from open to close.
Did Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights go over or under the total?
The game went under 6.5, finishing at 3 combined goals. The total opened at 5.5 and moved up to 6.5 before closing, leaving the under 3.5 points to spare.
How did AiQ's Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights predictions do?
AiQ posted a 92-29 record across all graded picks on this game.
- Moneyline: Vegas Golden Knights -170 – WIN (+$58.82 on a $100 bet)
- Player props: 91-29 overall
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights player prop results
AiQ's player prop record stood at 91-29. All listed picks won:
- Trevor Connelly under 1.5 goals – actual 1 – WIN
- Shea Theodore under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Noah Hanifin under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Marc Gatcomb under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Nic Dowd under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Brett Howden under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Rasmus Andersson under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Ivan Barbashev under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Braeden Bowman under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Brayden McNabb under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- Jeremy Lauzon under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
- William Karlsson under 1.5 goals – actual 0 – WIN
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period total 1.5: Under (paid +100); 0 goals scored
- Los Angeles Kings team total 3.5: Under (paid -260); 1 goal scored
- Vegas Golden Knights team total 3.5: Under (paid -122); 2 goals scored
- First-period moneyline: Refunded
Los Angeles Kings vs. Vegas Golden Knights odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Vegas won at -170, paying $58.82 on a $100 wager. AiQ's expected value at -162 (best available price) was -1.7%—a negative-EV price despite the model's confidence. The model and market both calibrated to 61% for Vegas.
Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights betting trends: 2026-27 season
Los Angeles enters this stretch 0-4 overall: 0-1 at home, 0-3 on the road. Against the spread in four games with a recorded closing line, the Kings are 3-1. Their over-under record is 2-2. They have lost four straight.
Vegas improved to 5-1: 3-1 at home, 2-0 away. Against the spread in six games with a recorded closing line, the Knights are 2-4. They have hit the over four times and the under twice. They have won four straight.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights?
Los Angeles travels to Washington to face the Capitals on Tuesday, October 20. Vegas hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning the same night.