Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Kings (37-22-11) visit the Vancouver Canucks (45-18-8) Monday. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Los Angeles has won 3 games in a row after taking down Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in OT Saturday. The Kings, who covered as -129 home favorites, scored a goal in each period and allowed 2 goals in the final 5 minutes of regulation to blow a 3-1 lead. D Vladislav Gavrikov found the back of the net just 25 seconds into overtime to secure the victory for the Kings.

Vancouver has won 3 games in a row after defeating the Calgary Flames 4-2 Saturday. The Canucks covered as -167 home faves, scored in each period, including twice in the 3rd to put away the Flames. LW Nils Hoglander led the way for Calgary with 2 goals in the win.

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Kings at Canucks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:06 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Canucks -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-250) | Canucks -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kings at Canucks projected goalies

Cam Talbot (22-16-6, 2.43 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (34-13-2, 2.47 GAA, .917 SV%, 5 SO)

Talbot has been the most consistent goaltender for the Kings this season appearing in 45 games. His 2.43 GAA ranks 4th in the NHL this season, while his .917 save percentage (SV%) ties him for 2nd. He is 3-0 with 5 goals allowed on 76 shots for a .934 SV% in his last 3 games.

Demko has not only been the most consistent goaltender for the Canucks this season, but his 34-13-2 record is the 2nd best in the league. He ranks 6th in GAA, is tied for 2nd with Talbot and 3 other goalies for his SV%, and is tied for 3rd with 5 shutouts. He is 3-0 in his last 3 games with just 2 goals allowed on 64 shots for a .969% SV%.

Be warned that G Casey DeSmith might start for the Canucks. He is 11-5-6 with a 2.72 GAA, a .901 SV% with 1 shutout. In his last 3 games, the New Hampshire native is 3-0 with a .915 SV%.

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Kings at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

BET CANUCKS (-130).

While L.A. has been on a hot streak recently, its defense fell apart on Saturday giving up 2 goals in the final 5 minutes to tie the game. The Kings have has lost 4 of their last 6 games on the road including 2 of its last 3.

Vancouver has a 24-7-4 home record and has won its last 3 on its home ice. The Canucks are 7-2 in their last 9 games and have given up more than 2 goals just 1 time in that span.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

Against a talented Kings team, the value is better on the Canucks to win outright than by more than a goal.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 5.5 (-110).

Both teams have strong attacks and have been great on offense, however, both also are equipped with 2 of the top goalies in the NHL. L.A. has hit the Under in 5 of its last 8 games and has given up more than 3 goals in just 2 of its last 10 games. Vancouver has failed to hit the Over in 9 of its last 10 games and has given up more than 2 goals just 1 time in its last 9 games.

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Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (11-7-1) and Vancouver Canucks (5-9-2) meet Friday at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings picked up a 3-1 road win against the Edmonton Oilers Wednesday, posting its 5th victory in the last 6 outings. Los Angeles is just 1-2-1 in the last 4 games away from home.

The Canucks won in Ottawa on Nov. 8 to kick off a 5-game road trip, and it won Nov. 15 in Buffalo last time out to close the trip. It lost the 3 games in between. Vancouver is 2-1-1 in the last 4 games at home.

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Kings at Canucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:12 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Canucks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (+200) | Canucks +1.5 (-280)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kings at Canucks projected goalies

Jonathan Quick (6-5-1, 3.09 GAA, .895 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (1-8-2, 4.02 GAA, .874 SV%)

Quick was showing some signs of life to kick off the month, going 3-0-1 in his 1st 4 November starts. However, he coughed up 6 goals on 30 shots in a wild 6-5 loss in Calgary last time out on Monday.

Demko has struggled all season, allowing 3 or more goals in all 11 of his appearances to date, and he is 0-3-1 with a 3.97 GAA and .873 SV% in 4 starts in November.

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Kings at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 5, Canucks 3

Moneyline

The KINGS (-120) are a solid road value in this standalone NHL game on Friday night.

Los Angeles has won 5 of its last 6 games and it is 25-9 in the last 34 games against teams with a losing record.

There is some risk here, as L.A. has lost 5 straight trips to Vancouver, while going 1-7 in the last 8 meetings overall with the Canucks. However, the favorite has cashed in 7 straight in the series, too, and Demko hasn’t shown any signs of being able to pull out of his nosedive.

Puck line/Against the spread

The KINGS -1.5 (+200) is worth a look for the chance to double up.

Demko has been horrible, allowing 4 or more goals in 4 of his last 5 `outings. He has been slightly better at home, going 0-3-1 with a 3.49 GAA and .893 SV% in 4 starts at Rogers Arena.

Roll the dice on the Kings, as they look to snap a losing streak in the series.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is the lean here. Quick was knocked around last time out, and Demko has been knocked around all season.

The Over is 7-2-1 in the last 10 road games for L.A., while going 12-3-1 in the last 16 inside the Pacific Division for Vancouver dating back to last season.

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