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The LA Kings (1-0-2) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1-0) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Kings have lost back-to-back games, both in overtime, after falling 8-7 at the Ottawa Senators Monday as a -106 pick ’em. LW Kevin Fiala and RW Alex Laferriere each scored 2 goals in the loss.
Toronto has won back-to-back games after taking down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 Saturday as a -187 home favorite. RW William Nylander scored 2 goals while RW Mitch Marner added a goal and an assist.
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Kings at Maple Leafs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Maple Leafs -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-165) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Kings at Maple Leafs projected goalies
Darcy Kuemper (1-0-2, 3.59 GAA, .889 SV%) vs. Anthony Stolarz (1-1-0, 1.54 GAA, .940 SV%)
After allowing 3 goals in his first 2 games combined, Kuemper allowed 8 in Monday’s loss. In his 13th year, he has a career 2.62 GAA and .914 SV%.
Stolarz has had a solid start to the season, saving 47 of 50 shots and allowing a total of just 3 goals over 2 games. The 8th-year keeper has a career 2.67 GAA and .915 SV%.
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Kings at Maple Leafs picks and predictions
Prediction
Maple Leafs 5, Kings 3
Moneyline
PASS.
There is better value on the Maple Leafs’ (-175) puck line.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (+140).
Toronto has scored 4 goals in back-to-back games and allowed 2 or fewer in all 3 games this season. LA has back-to-back games on the road and has allowed 10 goals total in that span. With Kuemper coming off a poor performance and the Kings playing on the road, expect a solid home victory from the Maple Leafs.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6 (-120).
The Kings have scored 3 or more goals in 2 of 3 games this season, while the Maple Leafs have scored 4 in back-to-back games. Both teams have displayed solid offenses early this season, which will be on display Wednesday.
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