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LA Kings at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s LA Kings at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (19-9-5) wrap up a 7-game road trip against the Washington Capitals (22-8-2) Sunday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Capitals won 2-0 in 2023-24

The Kings lost 3-2 in overtime Saturday at the Nashville Predators, while going 2-1-2 in the past 5 outings. L.A. is 4-1-2 in the past 7 games on the road, too, including 3-1-2 on the current trip. The Under and Over have alternated in the past 5 games, but the Under is 12-4-1 in the past 17 outings.

The Capitals posted a 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes Friday cashing the Under for the third straight game. Washington has cashed low on the total at a 6-0-2 clip in the previous 8 contests, too. Caps goaltending has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 8 games in a row, too, good for 1.9 goals per game (GPG) in the span.

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Kings at Capitals 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 6:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Capitals -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-225) | Capitals -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kings at Capitals projected goalies

David Rittich (10-7-0, 2.49 GAA, .890% SV) vs. Logan Thompson (12-2-2, 2.48 GAA, .911 SV%)

Darcy Kuemper made the start in Saturday’s OTL in the Music City, so Rittich is expected to go Sunday. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 straight starts since being tuned up for 7 goals on 21 shots in a loss Nov. 25 at the San Jose Sharks.

Thompson allowed 3 goals at the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday, kicking aside 20 of 23 shots in a 3-2 loss. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 4 straight starts, and 7 of the previous 8 assignments. Thompson is 2-1-1 with a 2.25 GAA and .909 SV% in December.

Kings at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The CAPITALS (-135) are a strong play at home. The Kings (+115) have had a long and winding road trip, and Los Angeles has done a decent job so far. However, it’s a tough assignment wrapping up a lengthy trip while also having to play on no rest in the finale.

It won’t be easy, though. L.A. is 4-0 when playing on no rest this season. Still, Washington is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games at home. Look for the Caps to ease by the Kings.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk if you require a little bit of insurance. L.A. is 11-1 in the past 12 games on the puck line as an underdog, but this is just a little too expensive.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the lean, but don’t get carried away.

The Under is on an impressive 6-0-2 run for Washington in the past 8 outings, while the total has gone low at a 4-1-1 pace in the past 6 at Capital One Arena.

For the visitors, the Under is 4-2 in the first 6 games of the trip, while going 9-4-3 in the past 16 outings on the road. The Under is 6-2-1 in the past 9 starts by Rittich, too.

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LA Kings at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s LA Kings at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (17-9-3) meet the New York Rangers (15-12-1) Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Rangers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 in 2023-24

The Kings suffered a 3-1 loss against the New Jersey Devils Thursday in the second stop of a 7-game road trip after a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders in the trip opener. The loss to the Devils snapped a 6-game win streak, while the Under has hit in 4 in a row. The total has gone low at a 10-2-1 clip in the past 13 outings.

For the Rangers, they topped the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Wednesday as moderate favorites (-140) as the Under (6) held on. It halted a 3-game losing streak, while the Under is now 5-2 across the past 7 contests.

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Kings at Rangers 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 11:02 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-275) | Rangers -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kings at Rangers projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (6-2-3, 2.37 GAA, .910 SV, 1 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (10-10-1, 2.90 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)

Kuemper has picked up back-to-back wins since returning from injury Dec. 7. He has allowed a single goal in each of his past 2 outings, stopping 41 of 43 shots. He was sidelined due to an undisclosed injury suffered Nov. 13 in Colorado.

Shesterkin has allowed exactly 2 goals in each of his past 3 outings, winning 2 of those outings. Offensive support has been hard to come by lately. He is 2-2-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .903 SV% in 4 December starts, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 3 of his 4 outings.

Kings at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-110) are worth playing at home, even though New York hasn’t been playing its best lately. The home side has won 7 of the past 8 meetings in this series dating back to Dec. 10, 2019.

New York has struggled lately, winning just once in the past 4 home games, so there is plenty of risk here.

The Kings (-110) lost last time out, and they’ve had trouble scoring goals lately with 2.7 GPG in the past 10 outings.

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Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings +1.5 (-275) will cost you close to 3 times your potential return if you’d like a little bit of insurance and just can’t play LA straight up.

On the flip side, the Rangers -1.5 (+220) can’t be trusted with the way they’ve been playing lately, as they have just 4 wins in the past 12 games, with 3 of those victories by just a single goal.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in the past 2 games for the Rangers, averaging 2.0 GPG while allowing 2.0 GPG.

For the Kings, the Under has cashed in 4 in a row, while going 10-2-1 in the past 13 outings.

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LA Kings at New Jersey Devils odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s LA Kings at New Jersey Devils odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (17-8-3) visit the New Jersey Devils (18-10-3) for a Thursday tussle in Newark. Puck drop at the Prudential Center is 7 p.m. (ESPN+).Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Devils odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; LA won both games last season

Los Angeles opened a 6-game road trip Tuesday at the New York Islanders. The Kings outshot the Isles 30-20 in a 3-1 triumph. LA heads into this game on a 6-game win streak; the Kings have allowed just 8 goals along the way.

The Devils are playing the fourth contest of a 5-game home stand. On Tuesday, New Jersey dropped a 2-1 overtime game to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Devils are thus far 1-1-1 on the stand. A New Jersey squad that went 8-3-0, averaging 3.64 goals per game, from Nov. 12-Dec. 6 has scored just 1 goal over its last 2 contests.

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Kings at Devils odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated Wednesday at 8:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Kings +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Devils -156 (bet $156 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-205) | Devils -1.5 (+164)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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Kings at Devils projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (6-2-3, 2.37 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Jacob Markstrom (13-6-2, 2.48 GAA, .906 SV%)

Kuemper stopped 19-of-20 pucks in Tuesday’s conquest on Long Island. He owns a .933 SV% across his last 4 games.

Markstrom made 14 saves and allowed 2 goals in Tuesday’s overtime battle against the Leafs. The 34-year-old has struggled on home ice, logging an .875 SV% in nine games.

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Kings at Devils picks and predictions

Prediction

Devils 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

Both clubs have exhibited improved play of late, upping their expected-goals percentages over the last 10 games. But that improved play has not shown up as much in the Devils’ recent won-lost mark.

New Jersey, which has outshot foes in 5 of its last 6 losses, has been a significant expected-goals plus (5-on-5) in 7 of its last 8 games. The Devils have simply come up empty on high-danger looks in their last 2 games and have come up short (and likely unluckily so) in that department over the last couple weeks or so.

Add in New Jersey being the better club at both ends of the special-teams spectrum, and the Devils are the leverage side of this price offering.

On one-day rest, LA has gone 6-6-2 with 2.71 average goals for and 3.43 against. The Devils have gone 11-5-2 (3.22-2.67) in such situations.

The Kings have been going along well but are likely getting too much of a bite on the probability of this match-up. BET NEW JERSEY (-156).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest: PASS.

Over/Under

Its just a slight margin with which to work here, but both offenses have cranked out better opportunities lately than what shows in goal counts. Consider a partial-unit play on the OVER 5.5 (-122).

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Minnesota Wild at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Wild at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (18-4-4) take on the LA Kings (15-8-3) Saturday evening. Puck drop from Crypto.com Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Kings lead 1-0

Minnesota is runnin’ Wild after its fifth straight victory Friday. The Wild tamed the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 as -197 road favorites. RW Kirill Kaprizov scored his 17th goal of the season, and C Marco Rossi put a couple in the net to give him 9 on the year. The Wild are playing good hockey, and coupled with Winnipeg’s slide, the Wild now lead the Central Division.

The Kings are rollin’ as well, winners of 4 straight after a 3-2 comeback win over the Dallas Stars Wednesday. They got down 2-0 after a period and scored the final 3 goals of the game with LW Warren Foegele scoring the winner early in the third.

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Wild at Kings odds

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Moneyline (ML): Wild +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Kings -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-185) | Kings -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wild at Kings projected goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (5-0-1, 2.64 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. David Rittich (10-6-0, 2.45 GAA, .891 SV%)

The Flower makes his first start since Nov. 29, when he beat the Chicago Blackhawks and stopped 21 of 23 fired his way. He has won 5 straight starts and allowed 12 goals combined in the process. The Kings roughed him up in 2 starts last season, both losses, to a tune of a 7.02 GAA and .756 SV%.

Rittich has been really good. If you take away a 7-goal outing against San Jose Nov. 25, he allowed 11 goals in his last 8 starts. Aside from that 7-goal clunker, he has not allowed more than 2 goals in any start since October.

Wild at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 3, Wild 2

Moneyline

If Minnesota wasn’t on a back-to-back with its backup in net, it would be favored, or this would at least be a -110 pick ’em. I think this goes to overtime, and the Kings outlast it.

Though I don’t love the price, the KINGS -160 are the play.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going with KIRILL KAPRIZOV UNDER 3.5 SHOTS (-115) here. The Kings are a heavy, defense-oriented team that held him to 1 SOG in the first meeting this season. He will be a focus again Saturday.

Over/Under

The juice went onto the Under as this was being published. And that’s where I was leaning. The Wild are 4-6 O/U in their last 10, and the Kings are 2-7-1. Both goalies are playing really well, and I don’t see either of them surrendering the 4 goals required to cash an Over.

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-115).

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Dallas Stars at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Dallas Stars at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Dallas Stars (16-8-0) meet the LA Kings (14-8-3) Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT/Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Stars vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Stars won 3-0 in 2023-24

The Stars have won 3 straight games, including a 2-1 win against the Utah Hockey Club to kick off a 3-game road trip. Dallas has outscored the opposition 10-5 in the win streak, while cashing the Under in back-to-back outings.

The Kings posted a 5-2 win against the Ottawa Senators Saturday at home, cashing the Over (6). Like Dallas, L.A. has picked up 3 consecutive victories, while outscoring the opposition 11-4 as the Under has cashed in 2 of those wins.

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Stars at Kings 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 7:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Stars -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Kings +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+200) | Kings +1.5 (-250)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Stars at Kings projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (13-4-0, 2.38 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO) vs. David Rittich (9-6-0, 2.48 GAA, .887 SV)

Oettinger allowed just a single goal on 27 shots in a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets last time out Sunday. He has won back-to-back starts, and 7 of his past 8 outings, while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 6 of those 8 starts.

Last season, Oettinger won his only start against the Kings, stopping 31 of 32 shots in a 5-1 win in the Metroplex Jan. 16.

Rittich has been holding down the fort with Darcy Kuemper sidelined since mid-November due to an undisclosed ailment. He allowed just 2 goals on 22 shots in a 5-2 win over the Senators last time out, and he wrapped up November with a solid 6-3-0 record, 2.07 GAA and .901 SV% in 8 starts and 10 appearances.

Stars at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-120) are a solid play on the road as small favorites.

Dallas has dominated this series against the Kings (+100) in recent seasons, going 6-1 in the past 7 meetings, and 8-2 in the past 10 since Jan. 8, 2020. That includes 2 wins in the past 2 trips to L.A., while going 3-2 in the previous 5 outings in SoCal.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings +1.5 (-250) will set you back 2 1/2 times your potential return, if you require a little bit of insurance, and just can’t back the home side straight up.

That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The UNDER 5.5 (+100) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

Both Oettinger and Rittich has been finishing a lot of periods with goose eggs lately, and Rittich has a sparkling GAA in November while filling in for the injured Kuemper. Meanwhile, Oettinger has been producing solid numbers most nights for the entire season.

The Under is also on a 5-0 run in this series, while cashing an at 8-2 clip in the previous 10 meetings.

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Winnipeg Jets at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Winnipeg Jets at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Winnipeg Jets (18-4-0) take on the LA Kings (11-8-3) Wednesday. Puck drop from Crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Jets vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Jets swept 2-0 last season

The Jets are 2-1 on a current 6-game road trip, and all of them ended in 4-1 scores. The latest was a 4-1 winner Monday against the Minnesota Wild. G Connor Hellebuyck continued his Vezina pursuit with 43 saves on 44 shots. LW Kyle Connor had an assist in the affair, his fifth point in the last 4 games.

The Kings dropped a joke of a game as -233 favorites 7-2 at San Jose Monday. G David Rittich got his stretches in as he watched 7 goals sail by on 21 shots. C Anze Kopitar ended his 8-game goalless drought with his 6 lamp lighter of the season.

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Jets at Kings odds

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Moneyline (ML): Jets -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Jets +1.5 (-275) | Kings -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Jets at Kings projected goalies

Connor Hellebuyck (15-2-2, 2.06 GAA, .929 SV%, 3 SO) vs. David Rittich (7-6-0, 2.65 GAA, .883 SV%)

As mentioned, Hellebuyck was an absolute stud Monday, stopping 43 of 44 shots in his 4-1 taming of the Wild. He has allowed 1 goal apiece in 2 straight starts. Looking at goalies who have played at least 8 games, his 2.06 GAA and .929 SV% both rank first. He was 1-1 with a 3.50 GAA and .889 SV% in 2 starts against the Kings last season.

The Kings were treading water just fine with Darcy Kuemper on the shelf until Monday. Rittich allowed 7 goals in that one, but he allowed 7 goals in his last 6 appearances combined. He has allowed 1 goal or fewer in half of his 12 starts this season.

Jets at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Jets 4, Kings 2

Moneyline

The Kings (-110) are 17th in hockey with 2.95 goals per game, and they’re facing a mountain of a challenge with Hellebuyck between the pipes.

I love the JETS (-110) at this price. They’re tied for first with 4.05 goals per game, and the Kings’ confidence has been shaken after Monday’s 7-2 loss to the Sharks.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going with KYLE CONNOR OVER 0.5 ASSISTS (+115) here. He has helpers in 3 of 4 games, and he had 3 assists in 2 games against the Kings last season with fewer than 3 shots in each.

Over/Under

The Jets are 2-8 O/U in their last 10, thanks to their awesome goaltending. The Kings, known to be a defensive-minded club, are 3-5-2 O/U in the same span. One or both teams have scored 4 goals in the last 6 meetings.

I feel an OVER 5.5 (-105) cashing.

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Buffalo Sabres at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Buffalo Sabres at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Buffalo Sabres (8-9-1) visit the LA Kings (10-6-3) Wednesday for a 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+) game at Crypto.com Arena. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Sabres vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Buffalo leads 1-0

The Sabres, who defeated LA 3-1 in their Oct. 10 season opener, are 4-2-0 over their last half-dozen games. That includes a 5-2 setback in their last game, which was Saturday at the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Kings have had 3 days off since their last game, a 4-1 home-ice triumph over the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. LA outshot Detroit 41-18 in that game. The Kings have held foes to just 22.9 shots per game since Oct. 29.

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Sabres at Kings odds

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Moneyline: Sabres +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Kings -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-190) | Kings -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sabres at Kings projected goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (6-4-1, 2.83 GAA, .903 SV%) vs. David Rittich (6-4-0, 2.52 GAA, .892 SV%)

Luukkonen missed Buffalo’s last 2 games due to an undisclosed injury. He last played Nov. 11 when he was pulled after 40 minutes and 4 goals allowed against the Montreal Canadiens. Luukkonen had clocked a fine .947 SV% over 4 previous November games.

Rittich had a shutout going until the 1:27 mark of the Saturday win over the Red Wings. He filed 17 saves against 18 shots in that game and owns a .932 SV% over his last 194 minutes.

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Sabres at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 3, Sabres 2

Moneyline

Buffalo is just 2-4-1 on the road, and its recent goal-scoring numbers are not supported by peripheral analytics.

LA is playing on 3 days of rest for the first time this season. In 2023-24, the Kings went 4-1-0, scoring 3.80 goals per game while allowing 1.40, in such situations. The Kings are stingy in giving up quality shots, and generating such has been a problem area for Buffalo of late.

BET LA (-155).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings are a lean, but so is the Under. This play, with its extra juice, has little or no value. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under has gone 6-3 across the last 9 Buffalo-LA meetings.

Both clubs have some shooting-percentage splits and expected-goal numbers that indicate they are likely too far out over their skis at current scoring averages.

Especially with LA’s style of play and the Sabres struggling to generate shots of late (23.4 per game in last 5), the UNDER 6 (-110) is the strongest value in this matchup.

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LA Kings at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Kings at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (9-5-3) take on the Colorado Avalanche (8-8-0) Wednesday. Puck drop from Ball Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Avs won 2-1 last year

The Kings dropped the first game of their road trip 3-1 in Calgary Monday. It was just a situation where Calgary 23-year-old goalie Dustin Wolf was simply unbeatable. C Anze Kopitar — surprise, surprise — leads the team with 18 points on 5 goals and 13 assists.

After a horrid start, the Avs are starting to round into form, winners of 2 straight against forecasted playoff teams. They beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 in OT Monday night. RW Mikko Rantanen netted his 9th goal of the season in the win.

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Kings at Avalanche odds

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Moneyline (ML): Kings +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Avalanche -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-210) | Avalanche -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Kings at Avalanche projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (4-2-3, 2.65 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (3-5-0, 3.76 GAA, .863 SV%)

The Kings could go with David Rittich here, but I expect Kuemper to face his former team. Kuemper has been solid in his 4 starts this month at 1-2-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .919 SV%. He was between the pipes in the loss to Calgary Monday, stopping 25 of 27. He didn’t face his former team while with the Washington Capitals last year. He was 0-2-0 with a 3.58 GAA and .873 SV% against them 2 years ago.

Georgiev was solid in his last 3 starts after a disastrous start to the year. He’s 2-1-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .922 SV% in his last 3 against Winnipeg, Carolina and Nashville. He was 2-1-0 with a 2.02 GAA and .940 SV% in 3 starts against the Kings last year.

Kings at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline

We just touched on how much better Georgiev is playing. However, I am throwing that straight out the window because I don’t trust him. It’s telling to me that Colorado is -140 on the ML and +170 on the PL. The books are luring you into a trap. Don’t do it.

The Kings won 2 of the last 3 in this building, and they play a heavy style that will wear you down. Now, they aren’t the same with RD Drew Doughty (ankle) out, but for my money, I’m taking the team that has shown better all season over a talented team with a dumpster fire in goal at times.

Take the KINGS +120.

Puck line/Against the spread

I am taking KEVIN FIALA OVER 2.5 SHOTS (-135) here. Last year against Colorado, he had 4, 3 and 5 SOG. He’ll be ready.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in the last 2 meetings, but the Over cashed in the 5 before that. The Over is 4-2-1 in LA’s last 7. It’s 6-2 in Colorado’s last 8.

Colorado will score, but it’s going to be the Kings wearing them down to get the 4 goals needed to cash the OVER 6 (-120).

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Vancouver Canucks at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Vancouver Canucks at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vancouver Canucks (6-2-3) and LA Kings (8-3-3) clash in a Pacific Division showdown Thursday. The opening faceoff at crypto.com Arena will be at 10:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canucks vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; LA won last season’s series 3-0-1

Vancouver has won 2 in a row and is 6-1-1 over its last 8 games. The Canucks’ last contest was essentially the front half of a Los Angeles two-fer: Vancouver routed the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim Tuesday.

The Kings are also coming off a 5-1 triumph Tuesday at Minnesota Wild and have won 2 in a row. Since Oct. 24, LA has gone 5-1-1 while allowing just 22.9 shots per game.

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Canucks at Kings 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 Wednesday at 10:54 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Canucks -110 (bet $110 to win $10) | Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks -1.5 (220) | Kings +1.5 (-275)
Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Canucks at Kings projected goalies

Kevin Lankinen (6-0-2, 2.09 GAA, .923 SV%) vs. Darcy Kuemper (4-0-3, 2.67 GAA, .899 SV%)

Lankinen stopped 21 of 22 pucks in Tuesday’s win at Anaheim. He’s started both games of Vancouver’s current road trip and owns a .933 SV% over those 2 games.

Kuemper last played Sunday at the Nashville Predators and stopped 16 of 16 shots in a 3-0 victory. That performance marked a bounce-back after clocking an .860 SV% across 4 starts from Oct. 14-Nov. 2.

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Canucks at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 3, Canucks 2

Moneyline

The Kings have won 5 of the last 6 meetings and 4 of those 5 victories were by margins of 3 goals or more.

Analytics peg Vancouver’s 3.18 goals per game as somewhat suspect, and in this road tilt with the Canucks scuffling on the power play (1 for last 17) Vancouver is a fade lean. Tag the Canucks’ 6-1-0 road mark as being a strength-of-schedule question mark as well.

The Kings are playing a third game in 4 days. The last time LA had that type of stretch was Oct. 14-17, and the Kings racked up a 4-1 victory at the Montreal Canadiens on day 4. Kuemper has been a solid home starter over his career (.917 SV%), and he heads into this start with some confidence after his Sunday shutout.

LA has been the better 5-on-5 expected goals-vs.-expected goals allowed club over recent starts.

BACK THE KINGS (-110).

Puck line/Against the spread

The juice here is drowning out bettors’ prices at both ends. AVOID.

Over/Under

The Under is 8-1-1 over the last 10 Canucks-Kings games.

Both sides have some 5-on-5 expected-goal analytics that point to yields being on the high side at both ends of the ice (scoring and allowing more than is warranted by support numbers).

FanDuel Sportsbook has a better leverage tag here. BET THE UNDER 5.5 (+106).

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LA Kings at Minnesota Wild odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Kings at Minnesota Wild odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (7-3-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (8-1-2) Tuesday. Puck drop from Xcel Energy Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; LA won 2-1 last season

LA got back in the win column with a 3-0 victory at the Nashville Predators Monday as a +132 underdog. RW Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist in the win.

Minnesota has won 3 games in a row after taking down the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in OT Sunday as a -118 home favorite. LW Matt Boldy and RW Ryan Hartman each found the back of the net in the victory.

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Kings at Wild 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 10:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Kings +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Wild -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-175) | Wild -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kings at Wild projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (4-0-3, 2.67 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Filip Gustavsson (6-1-1, 2.12 GAA, .924 SV%)

Kuemper has been solid for the Kings this season; his 4 wins are tied for 12th-best in the NHL. His GAA (18th) and SV% (T-30th) are above average as well. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 4 starts and in 6 of 7 games this season.

Gustavsson has been among the NHL’s premier goalies this season. His 6 wins are tied for second-best, his GAA is third-best, and his SV% is fourth-best. He has been a large part of Minnesota’s success this season. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of his 8 games.

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Kings at Wild picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, King 2

Moneyline

BET WILD (-160).

While there is not a lot of value on the Wild in this matchup, they have won 7 of their last 8 games, including 2 straight at home.

The Kings have dropped 2 of their last 4 games and are 1-2 in their last 3 oin the road. This matchup features 2 of the best teams in the NHL and should remain close throughout.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on Wild ML. However, 6 of their last 7 wins have come by 2 or more goals, so a sprinkle on Minnesota -1.5 (+145) may be worth a second look

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-105).

Tuesday night’s matchup features 2 top goalies, which will hurt the Over. The Kings have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 of their last 9 games, including Monday’s shutout, while the Wild have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of their last 9.

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