\t\t\t\t\t\tMATCHUP<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTampa Bay Lightning\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLos Angeles Kings\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTeam Records
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t23-13-3
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t16-13-9<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpread<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+1.5 -238\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-1.5 195\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMoneyline
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+105
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-125<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOver 5.5 (-120)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnder 5.5 (100)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThursday, January 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTime<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t07:00 PM EST\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTV
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tESPN+<\/p>\n
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Los Angeles Kings meet Thursday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here\u2019s a Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.
\nTampa Bay Lightning Recap
\nThe Tampa Bay Lightning come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 OT win over the Anaheim Ducks last time out to sit at 23-13-3 this season. After this game, Tampa Bay will head on the road again for a game against the San Jose Sharks.
\nLightning Win 5 In A Row
\nNikita Kucherov leads the Lightning in scoring with 51 points including 18 goals and 33 assists while Brandon Hagel has 34 points with 18 goals and 16 assists and Jake Guentzel has 39 points with 18 goals and 21 assists. Anthony Cirelli has 22 points with 10 goals and 12 assists. Darren Raddysh has also added 29 points with 9 goals and 20 assists as well on the year. Andrei Vasilevskiy has gone 15-7-2 with a 2.33 GAA and a .914 save percentage while Jonas Johansson is 8-6-1 with a 2.82 GAA and an .897 save percentage this season.
\nLos Angeles Kings Recap
\nThe Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-2 loss at the hands of Colorado last time out to sit at 16-13-9 this season. After this game, the Kings will head home for a game against the Minnesota Wild.
\nKings Drop 7 Of Last 9
\nAdrian Kempe leads the Kings with 32 points including 13 goals and 19 assists while Quinton Byfield has 21 points with 5 goals and 16 assists this season. Kevin Fiala\u2019s added 25 points with 13 goals and 12 assists while Corey Perry has 17 points with 8 goals and 9 assists and Brandt Clarke\u2019s added 18 points with 5 goals and 13 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 20 points with 6 goals and 14 assists while Joel Edmundsson\u2019s had 14 points with 12 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 18 points with 10 goals and 8 assists. Darcy Kuemper\u2019s gone 10-6-6 with a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage while Anton Forsberg\u2019s 6-6-3 with a 2.70 GAA and a .901 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.
\nTampa Bay Lightning @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: January 1, 2026
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\nWhy the Los Angeles Kings will win<\/p>\n
The Kings have won each of their last six day games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
\nThe Lightning have lost eight of their last 10 road games following a road win.
\nThe Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven day games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
\nThe Lightning have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
\nThe Lightning have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.<\/p>\n
Why the Tampa Bay Lightning will win<\/p>\n
The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a road loss.
\nThe Lightning have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
\nThe Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games following a road loss.
\nThe Lightning have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs.
\nThe Kings have lost the second period in each of their last six games when leading after the first period.<\/p>\n
Total Goals Facts<\/p>\n
Seven of the Kings\u2019 last eight home games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
\nFive of the Lightning\u2019s last six road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
\nThe \u2018Over 1.5 Goals Period 3\u2032 market has hit in each of the Kings\u2019 last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
\nThe \u2018Over 1.5 Goals Period 2\u2019 market has hit in each of the Lightning\u2019s last seven games.<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts<\/p>\n
Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in four of the Kings\u2019 last five day games.
\nDrew Doughty has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in day games.
\nAdrian Kempe ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.<\/p>\n
Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts<\/p>\n
Brandon Hagel has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
\nNikita Kucherov has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
\nCharle-Edouard D\u2019Astous has recorded three hits against the Kings this season \u2013 equal-most against any opponent.<\/p>\n
Matchup\/League Facts<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Kings rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (14.41%).
\nThe Los Angeles Kings rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.55).
\nThe Tampa Bay Lightning rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.85%).
\nThe Tampa Bay Lightning are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.<\/p>\n
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction
\nI\u2019m on the Lightning here. I just think the Lightning are in better form and even on a back-to-back, I still like Jonas Johansson as one of the more capable backups in the NHL. The Kings aren\u2019t in a good vibe right now, and I think that the Bolts add to their misery here. Give me the Lightning.
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