Something has to give when the Los Angeles Kings (34-20-9, on a three-game winning streak) host the Washington Capitals (43-14-8, winners of five straight). The contest on Thursday, March 13 begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

The Capitals have a 7-3-0 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 42 total goals (six power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 24.0%) while allowing 29 goals to their opponents.

Kings vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

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

Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+104)
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 4-9-13 in overtime contests on their way to a 34-20-9 overall record.
Los Angeles is 12-3-6 (30 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
In the 10 games this season the Kings recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-8-2 (two points).
Los Angeles has taken 17 points from the 19 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (6-8-5 record).
The Kings have scored three or more goals in 30 games (28-0-2, 58 points).
In the 19 games when Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 14-4-1 to register 29 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, 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 43-14-8 record this season and are 7-8-15 in contests that have gone to overtime.
Washington has earned 29 points (12-4-5) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the eight games this season the Capitals ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
When Washington has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (2-6-1 record).
The Capitals have scored at least three goals 47 times, earning 86 points from those matchups (40-1-6).
This season, Washington has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 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 28 times this season, and earned 39 points in those games.

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