The Ottawa Senators (10-13-1) are looking to win their third consecutive game on the NHL schedule as they host the Los Angeles Kings (13-10-4) tonight at Canadian Tire Center. The Kings are 3-4-3 in their last 10 NHL matchups.
The Kings vs Senators betting picks are one of nine games on the NHL schedule today. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on BSW in the US and TSN5 and RDS in Canada.
Jonathan Quick and Cam Talbot are the expected starting goaltenders for the Kings and Senators, respectively. Quick is 8-7-2 with a 3.33 goals-against average (GAA) and a .888 save percentage. Talbot is 4-6-0 with a 2.50 GAA and a .919 save percentage.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Ottawa Senators Game Info and Analysis
Matchup Info
- Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
- Venue: Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Start Time: 7 p.m. EST
- Where to Watch: BSW, TSN5, and RDS
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles is dealing with major goaltending concerns when heading into the Kings vs Senators betting picks tonight. Los Angeles waived goaltender Cal Petersen after he allowed four goals on 16 shots in a 9-8 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken last week. Petersen had a 3.76 GAA and .868 save percentage through 10 games this season. Quick hasn’t been much better.
Despite allowing 3.59 goals against per game (seventh-worst in the league), the Kings are third in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division. Los Angeles is coming off a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday but scored a 5-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes last Thursday.
Offseason acquisition Kevin Fiala has been the best player on the Los Angeles Kings roster. The former Minnesota Wild player has a team-leading 28 points in 21 games. Veteran Anze Kopitar is second in scoring with 21 points.
Key Injuries
Brendan Lemieux and Alex Iafallo are on the NHL injury report for the Kings vs Senators betting picks. Iafallo had five points in four games before suffering a lower-body injury. He’s expected to be out for at least another week.
Betting Trends to Know
This season, Los Angeles is 12-15 against the spread (ATS) or the puck line spread. They’re 8-5 ATS on the road, however. The over-under is 16-10 with one push in Kings games this season.
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa has won its last two games against the San Jose Sharks and New York Rangers. The team has won four of its last five games and is 5-5 in its last ten games.
The Senators rank 17th in NHL stats for goals per game at 3.13 and 20th in goals allowed at 3.25 per game. Their offense generates the sixth-most shots in the league, and they have the ninth-best power play. Brady Tkachuk leads the Senators in NHL player stats with 29 points in 24 games. Eight other players have at least 11 points, including forwards Drake Batherson, Alex DeBrincat, and Shane Pinto.
Key Injuries
Josh Norris is the most notable absence for Ottawa. The American forward injured his shoulder early in the season and will be re-evaluated in January. Defenseman Artem Zub and Jacob Bernard-Docker are also on the NHL injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
Ottawa has been one of the better NHL picks in ATS with a 14-10 record, including 7-6 at home. The Ottawa Senators odds favor the under as the over-under is 9-15 in Senators games this season.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Ottawa Senators Odds
Online sports betting sites have the Senators as the slight moneyline favorites, listing the Eastern Conference team at -107. The Kings, meanwhile, payout -103. Ottawa is listed at +225 on the -1.5 puck line, while the Kings are -265 on the +1.5 puck line.
The over/under for the Kings vs Senators betting picks is 6.5, with the over and under paying out +100 and -110, respectively.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Ottawa Senators Betting Picks
Moneyline
The Senators are playing inspired hockey and should be able to take advantage of home ice to win its third consecutive game.
NHL Pick: Senators -107
Over/Under
While Talbot has stabilized the Senators goaltending, Ottawa still gives up too many goals, as do the Kings. It’s hard to imagine this one being a low-scoring affair.
NHL Pick: Over 6.5 (+100)
Los Angeles Kings vs. Ottawa Senators Score Prediction
Final Score: Senators win 4-3
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