Overview
The Los Angeles Kings will continue their east coast road trip with a game in Boston taking on the Bruins. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. eastern from TD Garden. Betting odds currently favor the Bruins.
The Kings are steadily climbing the Pacific Division standings, currently just four points out of first place behind the Calgary Flames. Boston has worked themselves into fourth in the Atlantic Division, just two points back from the Maple Leafs for third.
Last Game Records
Kings
- Last Game: Won against the Buffalo Sabres 3-0.
- 31-19-5-2 overall record
Bruins
- Last Game: Won against the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4.
- 34-18-2-2 overall record
Matchup Information
Kings at Bruins Betting Analysis
Los Angeles Kings Betting Analysis
The Kings are fighting to try to get to the top of their division. While the Pacific Division is not the best in the league, getting the number one seed in any division is a great way to start the playoffs.
The Kings were able to take away a victory in their last game against the Sabres. They took a while to get on the scoreboard, but once they did, the game was over as Buffalo was never able to get on the board themselves.
The Kings are averaging 2.93 goals per game. That has to be their main focus going forward, as they find themselves 20th in the NHL.
In the last five games, the Kings have gotten to 3.0 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Kings have been even better, averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Viktor Arvidsson got roughed up last night in Buffalo. He is listed as questionable for tonight’s game.
Anze Kopitar is still leading the Kings in total points with 51. While he has struggled as of late, only recording a single point in their last four games, the Kings are expecting him to break out sooner than later.
Cal Petersen was the starting goaltender last night for the Kings. He stopped all 19 shots he faced.
The Kings will, more than likely, start Jonathan Quick tonight since they are playing back-to-back games. He has a record of 15-11-4 and is giving up 2.68 goals per game.
Boston Bruins Betting Analysis
Boston Bruins are red hot coming into tonight’s game. They have played some of their best hockey in the last two weeks.
In their last game against Columbus, they had to battle from an early deficit and ended up taking the game to a shootout. Of the six shot attempts, only one goal was scored, and it came from the stick of a Bruins player, giving them the 5-4 victory.
According to the NHL betting stats, the Bruins are right around league average in terms of goals scored per game, scoring 3.02 goals per game. They are at 16th in the NHL.
In their last five games, they have looked great, averaging 4.6 goals per game. In their last five home games, however, it has not been as great, averaging just 2.6 goals per game.
The Bruins have been lucky in terms of injury, not having to add anyone to their injury report in their last few games.
The Bruins have quite the battle at the top of their offensive stats board. Both David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand are having great seasons.
Pastrnak is currently in the lead with 57 points, scoring 31 goals and assisting on 26 others. Marchand is right behind him with 56 points, scoring 23 goals and assisting on 33 others.
Jeremy Swayman has had the hot hand at goaltender for the Bruins. He has won seven straight starts. His record is up to 15-7-1, and he is giving up just 2.03 goals per game.
Team Updates
Outside of Arvidsson, neither team has a ton of injuries to report. The Kings being on a back-to-back could mean there are some guys who get the night off, but both teams are in a battle for divisional standings.
- The Kings won their moneyline bet in seven of their last ten games.
- Los Angeles was over the total goals in seven of their last ten games.
- The Bruins won their moneyline bet in seven of their last ten games,
- Boston was under the total goals in four of their last ten games.
Kings at Bruins Betting Preview
This will be the best hockey game of the night. Both teams are playing great hockey coming into tonight.
Looking at the NHL betting odds, sportsbooks everywhere have the Bruins as a huge favorite. While the Bruins have been playing well, they have not been that great at home.
The Kings have been playing great on the road. If they can score early, the Kings are 3-0 in the second game of a back-to-back when they win the first one.
Kings at Bruins Betting Prediction
According to the sport betting information, betting on Los Angeles Kings has to be one of the better NHL expert picks you can make for this match!
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