In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings do play a game late on Friday night against the Stars, which is not reflected in this article. Los Angeles is 28-17-6 this season after they defeated Montreal by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Los Angeles led 2-1 after the second period and they exploded for four goals in the third for the win. The Kings out shot Montreal by a total of 37-21, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Fiala (2), Foegele, Moore, Clarke, and Gavrikov, while Kuemper stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Kings defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 4-2, but did lose to the Lightning by a score of 3-0 before that. Los Angeles has lost four of their last six games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 62 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led Los Angeles with 12 goals, 32 assists, and 68 shots on goal, while Adrian Kempe has added 24 goals, 20 assists, and 152 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 16-6-6 with a 2.19 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this year.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 23-24-6 this season after they defeated Dallas by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Anaheim allowed Dallas to tie the game at one in the third period, but they scored a few minutes later to get the win. The Ducks out shot Dallas by a total of 28-27, won 44.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier and Zegras, while Gibson stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Ducks defeated the Canadiens by a score of 3-2, but did lose to the Flames by a score of 4-1 before that. Anaheim has won five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 52 points. Anaheim has scored 2.51 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 12.2% on the power play and 74.3% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 16 goals, 23 assists, and 117 shots on goal, while Ryan Strome has added seven goals, 23 assists, and 91 shots on goal. John Gibson is 9-9-2 with a 2.70 goals against average and .915 save percentage this season.
Kings vs Ducks Prediction
Anaheim comes into this matchup playing some of their best hockey of the season, but they will be on the road here. The Ducks are 10-12-4 on the road this season, while the Kings are 16-3-1 at home. Los Angeles has been one of the best home teams in the NHL this season, but they will be on a back to back in this matchup. The Ducks are scoring just 2.51 goals per game this year and will face one of the best defenses in the league. Take the under in this game.