In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 29, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs (43-25-4, 36-36 ATS) are playing well recently after winning four of the previous six games. The Maple Leafs defeated the Flames, Avalanche, Rangers, and Flyers, while they surprisingly lost to the Predators and Sharks. Toronto is 2nd in the Atlantic Division Standings with 90 points, a point behind the first-placed Panthers.
The Maple Leafs average 3.26 goals per game this year (7th), while they allow 2.97 GPG (16th). Mitch Marner leads the team with 89 points (22 G and 67 A). William Nylander contributes 79 points (42 G and 37 A), while John Tavares has 67 points (33 G and 34 A).
Joseph Woll (24-13-1) will likely take his place in the cage for the Maple Leafs on Saturday against the Kings. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.80 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and one shutout.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (40-22-9, 34-37 ATS) are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now after winning nine of the last 11 games. Those losses came to the Wild and Avalanche. The Kings will spend seven of the next eight games at home because of the L.A. wildfire earlier in the season when their home games were rescheduled. Los Angeles is 2nd in the Pacific Division Standings with 89 points, seven behind the top-placed Golden Knights.
The Kings score 2.89 goals per game on average (20th), while they concede 2.52 GPG (2nd). This season, Adrian Kempe leads the team with 58 points (29 G and 29 A). Anze Kopitar has 57 points (18 G and 39 A), while Kevin Fiala chips in with 50 points (28 G and 22 A).
Darcy Kuemper (25-9-7) is expected to start for the Kings at the goal on Saturday against the Maple Leafs. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.10 goals per game this year with a .919 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four day games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 13 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.37%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.59).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.32).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of only five teams to win a game when trailing by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
Kings vs Maple Leafs Prediction
The Maple Leafs won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. These teams have met once this season, and it was back in October when the Maple Leafs won 6-2 in Toronto. The Kings played a lot of low-scoring games this season, mainly because of their rock-steady defense, but on this occasion, I’ll have to go with Over. Each of Toronto’s last seven games went Over, and nine of the previous ten. Expect an exciting game between two playoff teams.