Story byTodd CordellWed, January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM UTC·2 min readShea Theodore has hit the ground running since returning from injury, recording multiple shots and points in both games. My Golden Knights vs. Kings predictions point to Theodore producing another strong offensive performance against a familiar Pacific Division rival tonight. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLet’s take a closer look at my NHL picks for Wednesday, January 14. Golden Knights vs Kings predictionGolden Knights vs Kings best bet: Shea Theodore Over 1.5 shots (-150)Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy did not ease Shea Theodore back into the lineup, playing him 22+ minutes in each of his first two games. While Theodore did not post a gaudy volume, he still managed to record multiple shots in both contests — pushing his season hit rate above 70%. Theodore is well rested, having had two days off, and has consistently produced under those circumstances this season, recording multiple shots in four of five games while averaging seven attempts per night. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLos Angeles has largely suppressed shots well in recent years, and Theodore has still gone Over this line in three of the past four head-to-head meetings. Expect a well-rested Theodore to fire away tonight. Golden Knights vs Kings same-game parlayShea Theodore has hit the scoresheet in seven of the past eight games dating back to before his injury. He also leads the defense core in power play usage, which could come in handy against a Kings team that has allowed a power play marker in six of their last seven. Mark Stone has produced with remarkable consistency this year, hitting the scoresheet in 25 of 28 games – including nine straight. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTaking a look at the other blueline, Brandt Clarke has averaged 2.3 shots on 4.2 attempts over his last 10.
