The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks meet Sunday in NHL action at the Honda Center. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs LA Kings Prediction. This article will include an Anaheim Ducks vs LA Kings Pick.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Maple Leafs, beat the Canadiens, and they play the Golden Knights and Sharks next. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring on 19.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Anze Kopitar leads Los Angeles with 3 goals, Brandt Clarke has 4 assists and Kevin Fiala has 19 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 76 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 11 goals on 100 shots faced, and David Rittich has allowed 5 goals on 41 shots.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Utah Hockey Club, lost to the Avalanche, and they play the Sharks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Penguins next. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.75 goals per game and are scoring on 0 percent of their power play opportunities. Troy Terry leads Anaheim with 3 goals, Brock McGinn has 2 assists and Trevor Zegras has 12 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 2.75 goals per game and are killing 78.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. James Reimer has given up 3 goals on 32 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 8 goals on 109 shots.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Kings have lost nine of their last 13 games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have won two of the Ducks’ last three games at Honda Center.
- The Ducks have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Kings have lost the first period in five of their last six road games following a road win.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Troy Terry has scored a goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances against the Kings.
- Cam Fowler has recorded an assist in five of the Ducks’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Kings’ last 12 games against the Ducks.
- Tanner Jeannot has recorded an assist in five of his six previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Ducks.
- Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks vs LA Kings Prediction
The LA Kings are the better team on paper, and they’ve owned the Ducks over the years, which includes wins in 9 of the last 10 games. However, this line is steep. The Ducks have been competitive through 4 games, and they’ve been decent defensively. Also, this will be the seventh straight road game for the Kings dating back to last season, and the constant traveling this early in the season could take a toll. The Kings probably want to sleep in their own bed at this point, and what’s crazy is they have a trip to Vegas next. Must have lost a bet or something. Give me the Ducks and the plus money.