Capitals vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov. 17

Updated Nov. 17, 2025 6:12 p.m. ET

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The Washington Capitals and Los Angeles Kings are slated to square off at Capital One Arena on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Alexander Ovechkin and Kevin Fiala as two of the main players you'll want to keep an eye on. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Capitals-Kings game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Capitals vs. Kings Game Information and TV Channel

When: Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
TV: ESPN+
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Capitals vs Kings Betting Information
Favorite	Puck Line	Favorite Puck Line Odds	Underdog Puck Line Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Capitals	-1.5	200	-245	5.5	-112	-108	-115	-105

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Capitals vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Kings (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Capitals 3 - Kings 2

Capitals vs. Kings Betting Insights

Washington's games this season have gone over this matchup's total of 5.5 goals nine times.
Los Angeles has played 10 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
These two teams score 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game's over/under.
These teams surrender 5.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game's total.
The Kings are 21st in the league in goals scored, compared to the 25th-ranked Capitals.
This match features the league's ninth-ranked (Kings) and second-ranked (Capitals) teams in terms of defense.

Capitals Stats

The Capitals rank 25th in the league with 51 goals scored (2.8 per game).
Washington has allowed 46 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking second in NHL action in terms of the fewest goals against.
They have the league's ninth-best goal differential at +5.
The eight power-play goals Washington has put up this season (on 55 chances) rank 27th in the NHL.
The Capitals have the league's 29th-ranked power-play conversion rate (14.55%).

Capitals Leaders

Name	Games	Goals	Assists	Points	Giveaways	Takeaways	Faceoff Win %
Tom Wilson	18	9	8	17	15	6	45.5%
Dylan Strome	16	5	11	16	14	6	58.5%
Alexander Ovechkin	18	5	9	14	17	2	100%
John Carlson	17	4	10	14	31	16	-
Jakob Chychrun	18	4	9	13	24	7	-

Capitals Player Props

Kings Stats

The Kings' 54 goals on the season (2.8 per game) rank them 21st in the league.
Los Angeles allows 2.7 goals per game (52 total), the ninth-fewest in the league.
Their +2 goal differential is 12th in the league.
Los Angeles has nine power-play goals (23rd in NHL) on 58 chances.
The Kings score on 15.52% of their power plays, No. 28 in the NHL.
In terms of shorthanded goals, Los Angeles has three.