Los Angeles Kings vs Washington Capitals prediction
NHL · Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · Capital One Arena · ESPN+
Result
Final: Los Angeles Kings 5, Washington Capitals 2 (Los Angeles Kings won). Mel’s pick (Washington Capitals win 58% of the time) was wrong. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was wrong.
Mel’s pick
Washington Capitals win 58% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Los Angeles Kings: 42%
- Washington Capitals: 58%
Projected score
Los Angeles Kings 1, Washington Capitals 4.
Mel vs the betting line
Vegas has Washington Capitals −1.5. Mel projects Washington Capitals by 2.9, so the simulation leans Washington Capitals -1.5 against the spread.
The total is 5.5; Mel’s projected 5.5 is right around it.
Recent form
Los Angeles Kings (0-4-2) scored 1.6 and allowed 3.4 goals a game over their last 5.
Washington Capitals (5-3-0) scored 3.4 and allowed 3.2 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 20, 9:12 AM ET.
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