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Toronto Maple Leafs Favored to Win Against Los Angeles Kings in Upcoming Showdown at Scotiabank Arena

The Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena with both teams having won one matchup apiece in their last season encounters. The Kings hold a record of 1-0-2 while the Maple Leafs have a record of 2-1-0. Toronto is favored to win with a betting line of -165, with no movement in the line since opening. The game is set to begin at 7:30 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings +147 | Maple Leafs -165
• Spread: Kings +1.5 (-173) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+148)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 62%.

Los Angeles vs Toronto Stats

Los Angeles Kings

In their last game, Los Angeles had odds of -110 but lost 8-7 in overtime. Anze Kopitar and Brandt Clarke each had three assists, while Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere each scored twice. Darcy Kuemper allowed eight goals on 41 shots faced. Last season, the Kings were average on offense, ranking 16th in goals per game and ninth in shots per game. Anze Kopitar leads the team with six points this season. On the defensive side, LA was strong last season, ranking third in goals against per game and fourth in shots against per game. David Rittich had a solid record with a 2.15 GAA and .921 SV%. Cam Talbot has left the team, and Kuemper will share duties with Rittich. With a power ranking of 6, the Kings are currently ranked 25th in offense, 5th in defense, and have a record of 1-0-2 this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in their previous game, with strong performances from William Nylander, Mitch Marner, Max Domi, and Anthony Stolarz. The Leafs have shown improvement in their offense this season, scoring four goals in each of their last two games. Max Domi leads the team with three points, while Auston Matthews has yet to record a point in the first three games. On the defensive side, the Leafs were average last season but have shown improvement this season, ranking 6th in goals against per game. With Joseph Woll starting the season on IR, Anthony Stolarz has performed well in goal, with a record of 1-1-0 and a 1.54 GAA. The Leafs have a power ranking of 15 and are currently 2-1 overall.

Toronto Leafs Expected to Dominate Los Angeles Kings in Upcoming Game

Toronto has historically performed well against the Los Angeles Kings, boasting a 6-3-1 record in their last 10 meetings. The Leafs demonstrated a strong offensive performance last season, ranking second in goals per game and seventh in shots per game. Despite being shut out in their opening game, Toronto bounced back by scoring four goals in each of the following two games. On the contrary, the Kings have struggled to score against the Maple Leafs, averaging only 1.90 goals per game in their recent matchups. With the home advantage, it is predicted that Toronto will win this upcoming game by a margin of two or more goals. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the puck line (-1.5) in favor of Toronto.

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