The Boston Bruins and the Los Angeles Kings meet Friday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.
Boston Bruins Recap
The Boston Bruins come into this game looking to shake off a 4-3 loss at the hands of Anaheim last time out to sit at 12-10 this season. After this game, Boston will head on the road for a game against San Jose.
Bruins Drop Back-To-Back Games
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 27 points including 11 goals and 16 assists while Morgan Geekie has 20 points with 14 goals and 6 assists and Pavel Zacha has 17 points with 5 goals and 12 assists. Charlie McAvoy has a team-high 14 assists while Viktor Arvidsson has 10 points with 6 goals and 4 assists. Michael Eyssimont has 11 points with 5 goals and 6 assists and Mason Lohrei has 10 points with 8 assists. Jeremy Swayman’s gone 8-5 with a 2.99 GAA and a .902 save percentage in goal for the Bruins while Joonas Korpisalo is 4-5 with a 3.43 GAA and an .878 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have lost five of their last six games as home favorites.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 home games after coming off overtime.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded an assist in each of his last four road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Morgan Geekie is the only player in the league to have scored a goal in six consecutive appearances this season.
Los Angeles Kings Recap
The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose last time out to sit at 10-6-5 this season. After this game, Los Angeles will take on Ottawa at home.
Kings Drop Back-To-Back Games
Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 20 points including 7 goals and 13 assists while Quinton Byfield has 17 points with 4 goals and 13 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 16 points with 9 goals and 7 assists while Corey Perry has 12 points with 7 goals and 5 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 9 points with 2 goals and 7 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 12 points with 4 goals and 8 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 8 points with 7 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 10 points with 5 goals and 5 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 7-4-3 with a 2.42 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 3-2-2 with a 2.94 GAA and an .888 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Bruins have lost each of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have won each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight Friday games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Corey Perry has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Quinton Byfield has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Kings’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Corey Perry has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least four shots in each of his last six appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Bruins and Kings at Crypto.com Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction
I’m on Boston here. I just think that the Kings should not be laying this kind of a price against anyone, given their form at home and they’re on a back-to-back here. The Bruins have been competitive in a lot of road spots as of late and I think Boston hangs around in this game and wins it late. Give me the Bruins.