Published Oct 7, 5:33am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 7, 5:33am ET
Credit: AI Generated
Updated Oct 7, 9:01am ET
The entertaining action on the opening week of the new NHL season continues on Wednesday, as two of the leading contenders in the Western Conference lock horns.
The Vegas Golden Knights will have home ice advantage, as they did to retain the Pacific Division title, while the LA Kings will be back on action less than 24 hours after opening their season against the Colorado Avalanche. Find our picks here.
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| Vegas Golden Knights | +137 |
| Los Angeles Kings | -157 |
The entertaining action in the opening week of NHL match-ups continues in Sin City on Wednesday, as the Golden Knights host the Kings. It has been a reliable pre-season for Jim Hiller's Kings, as they have gone 5-2. However, they could be fatigued for this trip after a showdown with the Avalanche on Tuesday.
The Kings will be aiming to build on a solid campaign last term after going 48-25-9 to finish fourth in the Western Conference standings. However, their playoff dreams were ended in the first round after suffering defeat in six games against the Edmonton Oilers.
Bruce Cassidy's Vegas Golden Knights ended last season at the top of the Pacific Division, while also taking second in the Eastern Conference. However, their playoff dreams were ended in the second round after falling to the Oilers.
The Golden Knights will likely be judged on their post-season performances once again this term, and depth has been added to their roster. Mitch Marner has joined the franchise from the Maple Leafs, while the additions of Jaycob Megna and Cole Reinhardt also add extra quality.
This is a fascinating clash in Vegas, but the fact that the Kings play on back-to-back nights could be a factor worth considering. The Golden Knights will be fresh for this opening night assignment, and they should have the quality to ensure that they get over the line in Sin City on Wednesday.
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Vegas Golden Knights (-187)
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