Vegas Golden Knights at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-02-25 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 4 - 6 Vegas Golden Knights
🚨 Upset Loss (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 51.3%
VGK: 48.7%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.19
VGK: 3.10
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 45%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 36% • LAK at home vs VGK: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | LAK 4 - 6 VGK | VGK | LAK |
| 2026-02-05 | VGK 4 - 1 LAK | VGK | VGK |
| 2026-01-14 | LAK 2 - 3 VGK | VGK | LAK |
| 2025-10-08 | VGK 5 - 6 LAK | LAK | VGK |
| 2025-03-09 | VGK 5 - 6 LAK | LAK | VGK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAK | 12 | 0 | 0.72 |
| 1 | VGK | 15 | 0 | 0.80 |
| 2 | LAK | 6 | 0 | 0.38 |
| 2 | VGK | 16 | 0 | 0.69 |
| 3 | LAK | 13 | 0 | 0.85 |
| 3 | VGK | 18 | 2 | 2.16 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 51.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 10.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 4 - 6 Vegas Golden Knights
Expected: 3.2 - 3.1
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