The Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings meet Saturday in NHL action at the crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Ducks vs Kings prediction.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks recently lost to the Kraken, Blues, and Flames while beating the Kings. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.47 goals per game and are scoring on 17.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 33 goals, Troy Terry has 33 assists and Alex Killorn has 136 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.58 goals per game and are killing 72.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 145 goals on 1,316 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 125 goals on 1,249 shots.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings recently beat the Canucks and Flames while losing to the Ducks. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game and are scoring on 22.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 30 goals, Adrian Kempe has 45 assists and Kevin Fiala has 214 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.56 goals per game and are killing 85 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 123 goals on 1,449 shots faced, while David Rittich has allowed 48 goals on 592 shots.

Los Angeles Kings Team Facts

• The Kings have won each of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a home win.
• The Kings have won the second period in each of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Kings’ last eight games following a win.

Anaheim Ducks Team Facts

• The Ducks have lost 15 of their last 18 games.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Kings.
• The favorites have won the second period in 15 of the Ducks’ last 16 games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games following a loss.

Ducks vs Kings prediction

The Ducks have nothing to play for, and they continue to get rocked defensively while the losses are piling up. The Kings are still fighting for the best possible playoff seed, and their defense has flexed its muscle with wins in 4 of their last 5 games. The Kings have won 8 of the last 9 games against the Ducks, and six of those wins were decided by 2 or more goals. I have no use for the Ducks, especially in spots like this. At home, give me the Kings and the PL for max betting value.