Free NHL Prediction: Kings vs. Maple Leafs Odds
Looking for Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Free NHL Daily picks & NHL odds? NHL betting sees the Kings taking on the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, October 16th at Scotiabank Arena Stadium, in Toronto, ON. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NHL season long including all NHL games so stay tuned for more FREE NHL predictions like this Los Angeles Toronto matchup.
NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(1-1-2) Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1-0)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Darcy Kuemper vs. Anthony Stolarz
Date: Wednesday, October 16th
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Kings +1.5 | Maple Leafs -1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Kings +144 | Maple Leafs -171
NHL Total: O/U 6.5
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Darcy Kuemper vs. Anthony Stolarz
In a wild showdown against the Senators, LA Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper put on an incredible display, turning aside 33 of a staggering 41 shots in a thrilling 8-7 overtime heartbreaker. Despite the loss, Kuemper’s start to the season has been nothing short of impressive. In his first two appearances, he’s been a wall, allowing only three goals on a hefty 59 shots.
With a rock-solid 1-0-1 record, a razor-sharp 1.46 GAA, and a stunning .948 save percentage, Kuemper has come out of the gates hot.
Meanwhile, Toronto Maple Leafs’ netminder Anthony Stolarz is making waves of his own! Fresh off a 4-2 victory over the Penguins, Stolarz notched his first win with the Leafs in just his second game of the season. His season debut? Absolutely lights out, stopping 26 of 27 shots in a nail-biting 1-0 loss to the Canadiens.
The 30-year-old goaltender has stepped up as the Leafs’ No. 1 goalie while Joseph Woll recovers from a lower-body injury, and he’s proving he’s more than ready for the challenge!
Over the course of their two head-to-head contests last year, the Maple Leafs and Kings split their series. Besides splitting their games straight-up, the teams also split against the puck line.
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Los Angeles Kings
The Kings fell to 1-1-2 after a wild 8-7 loss to the Senators. As underdogs on the puck line, Los Angeles failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 15, far exceeding that mark.
Los Angeles held a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Senators eventually tied it at 5-5. Five different players scored for the Kings in the game.
Los Angeles Kings Stats
Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere each found the net twice in the Kings’ 8-7 loss to Ottawa. Fiala’s two goals brought his season total to two, while Laferriere added his 3rd goal of the year. The Kings scored twice in the first period, three times in the second, and added two more in the third.
Los Angeles took 26 shots on goal, with three of their seven goals coming on power plays. Brandt Clarke contributed three assists, and Anze Kopitar added two, bringing his season total to three assists.
Defensively, the Kings will look to bounce back after giving up 8 goals to Ottawa in their last game, including the game-winner just 56 seconds into overtime. Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves with an 80.5% save percentage, and the Kings’ defense added 3 takeaways and 22 hits. However, they struggled on the penalty kill, allowing 4 power-play goals from the Senators.
Toronto Maple Leafs
With a 4-2 win over the Penguins, the Maple Leafs improved to 2-1-0 this season. Toronto covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Maple Leafs responded with four unanswered goals. William Nylander led the way with two goals, including an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Toronto Maple Leafs Stats
William Nylander led the way for the Maple Leafs, scoring twice in their 4-2 win over Pittsburgh, including an empty-netter. Nylander found the net on two of his four shots on goal. After being held scoreless in the first period, Toronto’s offense got going with Nylander’s first goal at 19:10 in the second period, followed by Matthew Knies’ first goal of the season at 17:07.
Mitchell Marner added his first goal of the season in the third period, while Max Domi picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Leafs fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 10:58 in the first period and another at 12:29 in the third, but they kept the Penguins off the board otherwise. Anthony Stolarz made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the defense recorded 8 takeaways and 17 hits.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Kings are 5-0 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Maple Leafs are 1-4 puck line in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Kings are 6-4 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Maple Leafs have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Kings’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Maple Leafs’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Kings +1.5
To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Maple Leafs is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -171, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.
If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Kings to cover. Even if the Maple Leafs manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Kings should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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