The Arizona Coyotes and Los Angeles Kings meet Tuesday in NHL action at the crypto.com Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
The Arizona Coyotes look for their third road win to create a three-game winning streak. The Coyotes have split their first four road games this season. The Arizona Coyotes are averaging 2.4 goals per game and are scoring on 9.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Clayton Keller leads Arizona with 3 goals, Nick Schmaltz has 4 assists and Barrett Hayton has 15 shots on goal. Defensively, the Arizona Coyotes are allowing 1.8 goals per game and are killing 68.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Karel Vejmelka has given up 5 goals on 103 shots faced, and Connor Ingram has allowed 4 goals on 54 shots.
Arizona Coyotes Team Facts
- The Coyotes have lost each of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Coyotes’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Coyotes’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Coyotes have won the second period in five of their last six games following a win.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings look for their first home win to build on their 2-2-1 start. The Kings have lost their first 3 home games this season. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 4.2 goals per game and are scoring on 17.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 4 goals, Kevin Fiala has 7 assists and Alex Laferriere has 17 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 89.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 12 goals on 120 shots faced, while Pheonix Copley has allowed 5 goals on 19 shots.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The road team has won each of the Kings’ last six games.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games at Crypto.com Arena following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last nine home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have lost the first period in each of their last four games at Crypto.com Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings ranks T3rd in the league for goals per game this season (4.20).
- The Los Angeles Kings ranks 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (89.47%).
- The Arizona Coyotes ranks 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (1.80).
- The Arizona Coyotes ranks 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (68.75%).
Randy’s Pick
The Kings are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but the defense continues to struggle, and they’ve lost their first 3 games at home. The Arizona Coyotes are limited at times offensively, but the defensive effort has been there through 5 games, and they’re coming off a couple of nice wins over the Ducks and Blues. The Coyotes appear to be a feisty team that can keep the puck out of the net. There’s going to be value in the underdog role. Give me the Coyotes.
