Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals draw 2-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NHL · Los Angeles Kings 2, Washington Capitals 2
Los Angeles Kings 2, Washington Capitals 2 – the game ended in a tie, the Kings covered the +1.5 spread, and the total went under 5.5.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals played to a 2-2 draw at Capital One Arena on Tuesday, October 20.
Who covered the spread in Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals?
Los Angeles covered as a +1.5 underdog, staying within one goal despite losing the game. Washington entered as the -1.5 favorite. The spread did not move from open to close.
Did Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals go over or under the total?
The game finished at 4 goals, one and a half under the 5.5 total.
How did AiQ's Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals predictions do?
AiQ's overall record for this game was 0–1–0.
- Moneyline: pick Washington Capitals at -159, result loss.
- Spread: AiQ's model did not pick the spread, but the Kings covered.
- Total: AiQ's model did not pick the total, but the game went under.
- Player props: AiQ does not publish these picks.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Washington Capitals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Bookmakers listed Los Angeles at +134 and Washington at -159, implying win probabilities of 41 percent and 59 percent after vig removal. The market's vig was 4.1 percent. AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Capitals at -155 was –2.4 percent, indicating the price was unfavorable relative to its calibrated 59 percent win probability. The line did not move, so the market's assessment remained steady.
Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals betting trends: 2026-27 season
Los Angeles enters this stretch in freefall. The Kings are 0–1–6 through seven games, having won none and drawn six times. At home they are 0–3; on the road or neutral ice, 0–1–3. Against the spread they stand at 4–3, and they have hit the under in five of seven total contests. Their last five results read D, L, L, L, L.
Washington has fared better but shows recent cracks. The Capitals are 5–1–3 through nine games, with a home record of 4–1–1 and an away/neutral mark of 1–2. Against the spread they sit at 4–5. They have gone under five of nine total lines. Their last five results are D, W, W, L, L.
What's next for Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals?
The Kings travel to New York to face the Islanders on Thursday, October 22. The Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24.