The Los Angeles Kings (34-20-9) bring a three-game win streak into a home matchup with the Washington Capitals (43-14-8), who have won five in a row, on Thursday, March 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

The Capitals' offense has scored 42 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 29 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (24.0%). They are 7-3-0 over those contests.

Kings vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Capitals 4, Kings 3.

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-105)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings are 34-20-9 overall and 4-9-13 in overtime matchups.
Los Angeles has 30 points (12-3-6) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the 10 games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they've finished 0-8-2 (two points).
Los Angeles has scored two goals in 19 games this season (6-8-5 record, 17 points).
The Kings are 28-0-2 in the 30 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 58 points).
In the 19 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 29 points after finishing 14-4-1.
In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 19-11-5 (43 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 12-8-3 (27 points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals have a 7-8-15 record in overtime contests this season and a 43-14-8 overall record.
Washington has earned 29 points (12-4-5) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
Across the eight games this season the Capitals finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
Washington has earned five points (2-6-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Capitals have earned 86 points in their 47 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games and registered 37 points with a record of 17-5-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 25-7-3 (53 points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 17-6-5 to record 39 points.

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