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Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Arena — Vancouver, BC

Article updated Jan 15, 10:31 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The NHL betting action continues on January 16, 2025, with a Pacific Division showdown between the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.

Game outlook

The NHL betting action continues on January 16, 2025, with a Pacific Division showdown between the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Canucks previously defeated the Kings 4-2 in November, and now hold a slight -115 moneyline favorite at home for this matchup. The total goals for the game is set at 5.5. Despite Los Angeles opening as the betting favorite at -113, the line has not moved. Stay tuned for our Kings vs. Canucks prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kings -113 | Canucks +100

Spread: Kings -1.5 (+225) | Canucks +1.5 (-268)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 53%.

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings recently saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with defeats against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Despite outshooting their opponents in both games, the Kings struggled to find the back of the net and have only scored eight goals in their last five games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper continues to impress with a strong record and impressive stats, while Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe lead the team offensively. The Kings' defense remains solid, even in the absence of key players due to injury. Los Angeles is currently ranked 19th in offense, 1st in defense, and has a season record of 3-5, with a power ranking of 14. Take advantage of the best sports betting promos to follow their progress.

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Vancouver Canucks Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks have struggled in recent games, dropping 10 of their last 13 overall and going 1-3-2 in their last six outings. After a 3-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, they suffered a 6-1 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, with goaltender Kevin Lankinen giving up six goals on 33 shots. Vancouver's defense allows an average of 3.07 goals per game, while their offense scores an average of 2.93 goals. Defenseman Filip Hronek returned from the IR for the Jets game, but their performance did not improve significantly. The Canucks have a power ranking of 21 and rank 18th in both offense and defense. Their overall record is 19-14-10. In their last three matchups, they went 1-2-0 against the Los Angeles Kings. To improve their performance, the Canucks may benefit from the assistance of top hockey handicappers.

Darcy Kuemper's Stellar Performance and Kings' Defensive Prowess Point to Success Against Canucks

Darcy Kuemper's recent performance, including four victories in his last five starts and allowing only six goals in that timeframe, makes him a key factor in selecting the Kings for this matchup. Kuemper has only conceded one goal in each of his last three starts, showcasing his reliability in goal. The Kings are known for their strong defensive capabilities, while the Canucks have been struggling offensively. Although both teams have faced challenges in scoring, I anticipate that Kuemper and the Kings' defense will have a significant impact on the outcome of this game. Additionally, the Canucks have a less favorable record at home (7-8-6) compared to the Kings on the road (10-10-4), further supporting the potential success of the Kings in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Kings vs Canucks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kings vs Canucks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings-113 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Vancouver Canucks+100 → -103Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings-1.5 (+225) → -1.5 (+230)Moved
  • Spread · Vancouver Canucks+1.5 (-268) → +1.5 (-275)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Kings
3-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vancouver Canucks
2-10 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-16T03:31:24.014Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Kings recently saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with defeats against the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers. Despite outshooting their opponents in both games, the Kings struggled to find the back of the net and have only scored eight goals in their last five games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper continues to impress with a strong record and impressive stats, while Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe lead the team offensively. The Kings' defense remains solid, even in the absence of key players due to injury. Los Angeles is currently ranked 19th in offense, 1st in defense, and has a season record of 3-5, with a power ranking of 14. Take advantage of the best sports betting promos to follow their progress.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-07Vancouver Canucks 4 · Los Angeles Kings 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Kings defeated Vancouver Canucks 5-1

Los Angeles Kings defeated Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on January 16, 2025, a 4-goal decision in the series. Los Angeles Kings' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (+230) spread, Los Angeles Kings covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • GeorgewMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -113Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -113Win
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings -115Win