The Los Angeles Kings (12-6-7) host the Washington Capitals (15-9-2), who have won four in a row, on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will clinch the victory in Tuesday's game.
During the last 10 outings for the Capitals, their offense has totaled 42 goals while their defense has given up 28 (they have a 7-2-1 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with four goals (16.0% conversion rate).
Kings vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Kings 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-120)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have finished 5-7-12 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 12-6-7.
- Los Angeles is 8-2-2 (18 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- The five times this season the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (3-3-0 record, six points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals in 14 games (8-0-6, 22 points).
- In the 11 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to record 14 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 6-6-5 (17 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 6-0-2 (14 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 15-9-2 record this season and are 1-2-3 in contests that have required overtime.
- Washington has earned eight points (4-3-0) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- This season the Capitals scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Washington has earned three points (1-1-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Capitals have scored at least three goals in 18 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in eight games and registered 14 points with a record of 7-1-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 8-6-1 (17 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 7-1-0 to register 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.68 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 7th |
| 3rd | 2.6 | Goals Allowed | 2.58 | 2nd |
| 13th | 28.7 | Shots | 29.7 | 7th |
| 7th | 26 | Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 5th |
| 28th | 14.1% | Power Play % | 15.58% | 26th |
| 14th | 81.25% | Penalty Kill % | 71.79% | 29th |
Kings vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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