The Vegas Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings at T-Mobile Arena for the season opener on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 10 p.m. ET. The game airs on TNT.

With the puck dropping for the beginning of the NHL season, here’s what you need to get ready for Wednesday’s action.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Los Angeles Kings odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 1:51 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Golden Knights (-200)Underdog: Kings (+165)Over/under: 5.5Golden Knights vs. Kings game info and start timeDate: Wednesday, October 8, 2025Time: 10 p.m. ETTV channel: TNTLive stream: Watch on Sling

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Golden Knights stats and trendsThe Golden Knights had a 47-27 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.When playing as a moneyline favorite at -200 or shorter, Vegas went 20-5.The Golden Knights have a 66.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.Vegas and its opponent went over 5.5 combined goals in 51 of 93 games last season.The Golden Knights’ 274 goals scored last season (3.3 per game) ranked fifth in the league.The Golden Knights allowed 214 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking third in NHL play for the fewest goals against.The 53 power-play goals the Golden Knights put up last season (on 187 power-play chances) ranked 12th in the NHL.Kings stats and trendsThe Kings were an underdog in 31 games last season, with 13 upset wins (41.9%).Los Angeles played with moneyline odds of +165 or longer once last season and lost that game.Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Kings have a 37.7% chance to win.Los Angeles combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 41 of 88 games last season.The Kings had 249 goals last season (3.0 per game), 14th in the NHL.The Kings had one of the best defenses in the league, allowing 203 total goals (just 2.5 per game), second in the NHL.The Kings had 37 power-play goals (26th in NHL) on 207 chances.