In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Preview
The Kings have 2 points this season with a 0-3-2 record and a 0-2-0 home record. They are 1-4 ATS and 2-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-4 home loss against the Oilers and will face the Islanders and Bruins next.
Offensively, the Kings are averaging 2.20 goals per game and are scoring 15.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 4.20 goals per game and are killing 57.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Artemi Panarin leads the Kings with 4 points, adding a team-high 3 goals, while Brandt Clarke leads the team in assists with 3. Darcy Kuemper is the starting goalie for the Kings, and he has a 0-3-1 record, with 4.53 GAA and .847 SV%. Anton Forsberg is the backup goalie and he has a 0-0-1 record, with 2.94 GAA and .853 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 12 points this season with a 6-2-0 record and a 3-1-0 road record. They are 5-2 ATS and 4-3 in over/under. They are coming off a 4-2 road win against the Ducks and will face the Stars and Jets next.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.75 goals per game and are scoring 27.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.25 goals per game and are killing 80% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 10 points, adding a team-high 7 assists, while Fraser Minten leads the team in goals with 4. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 5-1-0 record, with 1.99 GAA and .930 SV%. Michael DiPietro is the backup goalie and he has a 1-1-0 record, with 2.55 GAA and .911 SV%.
Boston Bruins @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: October 17, 2026
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The favorites have won each of the Kings’ last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five road games following a road win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Bruins’ last six games.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games following a road win.
- The Kings have won the second period in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a loss.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last 11 games.
- The Bruins have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Kings.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in 21 of their last 22 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost the third period in eight of their last nine night games at Crypto.com Arena following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last nine home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Bruins’ last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Saturday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Kings’ last 14 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Quinton Byfield has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last four games as favorites.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six Saturday appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Erik Gustafsson has recorded 42 career blocks against the Bruins – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Zacha has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances after playing the previous day.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least four shots in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (57.89%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.20).
- The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.25).
- The Boston Bruins are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Bruins vs Kings Prediction
The Bruins are 5-2 in their last 7 meetings against the Kings and are 4-1 in their last 5 visits in Los Angeles.
In this Bruins vs Kings Prediction, the Kings are coming as -135 home favorites. That line makes no sense, as the Kings are being -135 home favorites despite being winless this season and are tied for the second-worst defense in hockey. The Bruins are on the second leg of a back-to-back, but they used their backup goalie yesterday, so Jeremy Swayman will start today. Boston has been red-hot with four consecutive wins, having scored 21 total goals in that span and have an excellent history in LA. Take the Bruins on the moneyline for plus money.