In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 16th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 19-16-11 this season after they lost to Vegas in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Los Angeles tied the game at two with about 1:30 left in the third period, but they lost just 25 seconds into overtime. The Kings were out shot by a total of 27-24, won 56.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Fiala and Clarke, while Kuemper stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Stars by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Oilers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Kings have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 49 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.74 goals against per game, while also going 16.2% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 15 goals and 21 assists, while Kevin Fiala has added 17 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 12-9-8 with a 2.50 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 22-21-3 this year after they defeated Dallas by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Anaheim had their lead cut to 2-1 late in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Ducks recorded 25 shots on goal, won 49.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Kreider, Sennecke, and Trouba, while Dostal stopped 24 out of 25 shots, which was a .960 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 and the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2. The Ducks have lost nine of their last ten games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 47 points. Anaheim has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 16.8% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 18 goals and 26 assists, while Troy Terry has added 13 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 14-12-2 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
Why the Anaheim Ducks will win
- The Kings have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Ducks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Kings’ last eight games.
- The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last seven games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Ducks’ last 10 road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Kings’ last eight home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 12 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last seven home games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Alex Laferriere has scored at least one goal in five of the Kings’ last six games against the Ducks.
- Corey Perry has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four home appearances against former teams.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Ducks’ last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Kings vs Ducks Prediction
Anaheim finally snapped their long losing streak with a win over Dallas in their last game, but they have allowed at least five goals in four of their last five. The Ducks are 9-13-2 on the road this season, while the Kings are 7-10-6 at home. Los Angeles has lost four of their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four. The Ducks have had issues on defense and with their goaltending, but I don’t know if LA is good enough offensively to exploit that. Take the Ducks to win on the road.