Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Ducks vs. Kings NHL Odds
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(9-20-3) Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings (17-12-5)
Date: Tuesday December 20th
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Ducks +200 Kings -275 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Ducks +1.5 -120 Kings -1.5 -118
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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In a less than exciting Pacific Division clash, we have the two former juggernauts from past seasons, meeting in Crypto.com Arena.
The home squad’s coming off two shootout wins, impressively overcoming The Bruins in TD Garden two games ago.
On the flip, The Ducks are on one of their only positive streaks so far this year, as they’ve now won two in a row heading into this matchup.
Anaheim Ducks
While Anaheim’s looking like their best self, they’re up for a tough task here, as they’ve lost their last 3, and 7 out of their last 10 games against LA.
On the offensive side of things, Anaheim’s getting off just 29.7 shots, and they’re unfortunately only resulting in 2.4 goals on any given night. The former ranks 24th, while the latter ranks 30th in the NHL.
On the powerplay, The Ducks are ranked just 28th, as they’re only capitalizing on 15.9% of their chances.
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In the defensive end, they’re allowing a horrendous 37.6 shots against(32nd), and 4.2 goals against(32nd) per tilt.
Unsurprisingly, Anaheim’s penalty killing unit is also ranked 32nd, as they’re dragging a 67.2 PK%.
Regarding the expected goaltender, John Gibson(5-14-3) is slated to play on the road here. Lamentably, Gibson’s posting a 3.99 GAA and 0.896 SV% so far this season.
Los Angeles Kings
After getting shut out by Buffalo, The Kings traveled right to Boston, and became just the second team this year to beat them in their own stadium.
Now they’re licking their chops, as they have an opportunity to feast on a division rival, and continue their momentum in the process.
In the offensive zone, The Kings are averaging 3.2 goals, on 32.9 shots per tilt. Ranking wise, these stats are placed 8th and 16th, in the NHL.
Moreover, they’ve played okay on the powerplay, as their efficacy is 23.1%(14th).
On the defensive side of things, Los Angeles’ allowing 3.6 goals(26th), on 29.6 shots(9th) per outing.
Additionally, The Kings possess the 28th ranked penalty killing unit in the NHL(70.9%).
Goaltending wise, starter Jonathon Quick(8-8-3) is expected to defend the throne for the home squad in this matchup. He’s currently posting a 3.55 GAA, and 0.882 SV% to boot.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Anaheim is 2-3 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Anaheim’s last 8 games.
- Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games following a win.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles’s last 6 games.
- Anaheim is 3-7 SU in these teams last 10 matchups.
Free Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL Prediction
As it appears this game is cut and dry, it may not be as simple as it seems. For the main reason that Anaheim’s cashed as a big dog in their last two games, and three out of their last six as well.
With that being said, The Kings are beating top-tier squads, while Anaheim’s squeaking by average teams.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Kings Puckline -1.5(-118)
In conclusion, we strongly believe Los Angeles will dominate The Ducks from start to finish in this game. Therefore, we’re avoiding the big juice on the moneyline, and taking the puckline.
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