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
Game outlook
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 1-2 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 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 1-2 this season.