Vancouver Canucks (38-16-7) vs Los Angeles Kings (29-19-10)
February 29, 2024 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -130 / Los Angeles Kings +105 — Over/Under: 6
The Los Angeles Kings and the Vancouver Canucks meet in NHL action from the Rogers Arena on Thursday night. Who comes out on top in Thursday’s Pacific division clash? Let’s dive in and find out with our Kings vs. Canucks Prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Team Preview
The Los Angeles Kings come into this one looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 4-2 loss to Calgary in their last matchup. Adrian Kempe leads the Kings in scoring with 51 points with 19 goals and 32 assists while Kevin Fiala has 49 points with 17 goals and 32 assists. Anze Kopitar has 48 points with 17 goals and 31 assists while Trevor Moore has 38 points with a team-high 22 goals. Quinton Byfield also has 44 points with 18 goals and 26 assists. Cam Talbot has posted a 16-14-5 mark in goal for the Kings this season with a 2.55 GAA and a .913 save percentage while David Rittich is 9-4-3 with a 2.32 GAA and a .914 save percentage as well this season.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Kings’ last seven games at Rogers Arena.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Kings’ last four games at Rogers Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Team Preview
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game hoping to rebound from a 4-3 OT loss to Pittsburgh in their last game. J.T. Miller leads the Canucks in scoring with 81 points including 30 goals and 51 assists while Elias Pettersson has 75 points with 29 goals and 46 assists. Quinn Hughes has 70 points with a team-high 58 assists and Brock Boeser has 61 points with a team-high 34 goals and 27 assists. Thatcher Demko’s gone 31-12-2 with a 2.50 GAA and a .916 save percentage in goal for Vancouver while Casey DeSmith is 7-4-5 with a 3.06 GAA and an .896 save percentage this season. The Canucks will take on the Ducks after this one.
Vancouver Canucks Team Facts
- The Canucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last four night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last 10 games as favorites.
Kings vs. Canucks Prediction
I’m on the Canucks here. Vancouver tends to play their best hockey at home, and while plus money with the Kings on the road is tempting, considering that’s where they’ve been their most successful this season, the reality here is that Vancouver’s won 7 straight against the Kings as favorites in this matchup, so when they’re laying juice, it’s usually justified. The Kings haven’t looked good against the Flames and Oilers and against the team with the NHL’s best record, I don’t think that changes here. Give me the Canucks in this one.