Kings vs Lightning NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 1

Thursday's slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this game on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kings vs Lightning Game Info

• Los Angeles Kings (16-13-9) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (23-13-3)
• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: ESPN+

Kings vs Lightning Odds

All NHL odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Kings vs Lightning Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Kings win (52.2%)

Kings vs Lightning Puck Line

• The Lightning are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Kings. The Lightning are -210 to cover the spread, and the Kings are +168.

Kings vs Lightning Over/Under

• Kings versus Lightning, on Jan. 1, has an over/under of 6.5, with the over being +110 and the under -134.

Kings vs Lightning Moneyline

• Los Angeles is the favorite, -142 on the moneyline, while Tampa Bay is a +118 underdog on the road.

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