In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 16th at the Rogers Arena. Let’s take a look at a Vancouver Cnaucks vs LA Kings pick. 

Canucks Look to Bounce Back

The Canucks in the last game faced off against the Winnipeg Jets and they scored only one goal while the defense gave up six goals and that led to the defeat. Kevin Lankinen was in goal and he saved 27 of the 33 shots that he faced. The only goal for the Canucks came in the third period by Nils Hoglander but by that time it was too little too late. Two games ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canucks were able to pick up the 3-0 victory. 

The Canucks on the season are averaging 2.88 goals while their defense is giving up 3.14 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. They are averaging 25.2 shots per game which is 31st in the league. Quinn Hughes has scored nine goals and added 38 assists so far this season. There are five different players that have put up at least 29 points. Getting the start for the Canucks will be Thatcher Demko who sits with a 2-3-3 record and they are giving up 3.17 goals per game. 

Why the Canucks Will Beat the Kings

• The home team has won eight of the Kings’ last nine games.
• The Kings have lost each of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Canucks have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games against the Kings following a road loss.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have lost the second period in four of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents.

Kings Offense Has Issues

The Kings offense has had some major issues heading into this game and over the last four games they have scored only five goals total. On Monday, the Kings faced off against the Edmonton Oilers and the defense gave up only one goal. The problem though was the offense failed to score any goals and they ended up falling short. 

The Kings are averaging 2.95 goals while their defense is giving up 2.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. They are averaging 24.45 shots against per game which is the best in the league. It has been a big reason that the defense has found a way to have be the best in the league. They also have a penalty kill that is 82.11 percent which is the best in the league. Getting the start in goal for the Kings will be Darcy Kuemper who sits with a 12-3-5 record overall and they are giving up 2.11 goals per game. 

Why the Kings Will Beat the Canucks

• The Canucks have lost four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have won each of their last three games at Rogers Arena.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have won the third period in each of their last four games as favorites.

Canucks vs Kings Prediction

The Kings continue to be involved in low scoring game and that is going to be the difference here. The Kings defense is giving up only 2.41 goals per game and they are going ot dominate here. The Kings offense overall this season has been a major problem, and that is going to be the difference here as this game is going to end up staying under the total. Back the under to cash with ease.