In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks (35-35-8, 53-25 ATS) came back home from a two-game road trip on which they lost to the Flames and Canucks and responded with a pair of wins over the Oilers and Flames. The Ducks are 12th in the Western Conference with 78 points, and it looks like they are not moving up or down in the remaining few games.
The Ducks average 2.71 goals per game this year (26th), while they allow 3.15 GPG (22nd). Troy Terry leads the team with 53 points (20 G and 33 A). Mason McTavish contributes 50 points (21 G and 29 A), while Leo Carlsson has 43 points (20 G and 23 A).
Lukas Dostal (23-21-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Ducks on Thursday against the Kings. The 24-year-old is allowing 3.05 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and one shutout.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (44-24-9, 38-39 ATS) were on a four-game winning run after defeating the Sharks, Jets, Hockey Club, and Oilers but couldn’t make it five in a row as they fell short to the Kraken at home. The Kings are 5th in the Western Conference with 97 points, two ahead of the Oilers and three behind the Avalanche.
The Kings score 2.94 goals per game on average (19th), while they concede 2.44 GPG (2nd). This season, Adrian Kempe leads the team with 64 points (33 G and 31 A). Anze Kopitar has 62 points (19 G and 43 A), while Kevin Fiala chips in with 52 points (30 G and 22 A).
Darcy Kuemper (28-11-7) is expected to start for the Kings at the goal on Thursday against the Ducks. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.03 goals per game this year with a .922 SV% and five shutouts.
Why the Kings will beat the Ducks
- The Kings have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Ducks have lost each of their last four road games following a win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Ducks’ last four games.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in eight of their last nine night games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Ducks’ last nine games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Kings’ last nine night games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last four games as favorites against the Ducks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.65%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.57).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.25%).
- The Anaheim Ducks rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (32.2).
Kings vs Ducks Prediction
The Kings won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. The Kings won two of three duels this season, and all three were low-scoring. I don’t expect a lot of goals here, but I do expect the Kings to dominate and secure a comfortable win. Los Angeles won ten of the previous 12 games at home, and eight of those ten wins were by at least a two-goal margin. I am backing the Kings to get another win and cover the puck line.