Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Kings will be aiming for back-to-back victories as they take on the Boston Bruins in an upcoming game on Saturday afternoon. The game is set to kick off at
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Kings will be aiming for back-to-back victories as they take on the Boston Bruins in an upcoming game on Saturday afternoon. The game is set to kick off at 12:30 PM ET and will be held at TD Garden. The Kings secured a 2-1 win in their previous matchup against New Jersey, while the Bruins suffered a 4-1 defeat against Seattle in their most recent game. Looking at their recent head-to-head record, Boston holds a 6-4 advantage in their last 10 games against Los Angeles. As for the betting odds, Boston enters as the favorite with an opening line of -149, which hasn't seen any movement.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kings +130 | Bruins -149
Spread: Kings +1.5 (-193) | Bruins -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 60%.
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings recently rebounded from a loss to Buffalo with a victory over the New Jersey Devils in their most recent game. They aim to maintain their positive momentum by securing a win against the Boston Bruins, which would mark their second consecutive win and fourth victory in their last five games. The Kings have been performing well offensively, averaging 3.08 goals per game. In their previous match, they managed to score two goals out of 29 shots, with Anze Kopitar and Quinton Byfield each contributing one goal and Adrian Kempe registering an assist. Defensively, Los Angeles has been strong, giving up an average of 2.65 goals per game. In their last game, they only allowed one goal and will need a similar defensive effort to secure another victory. David Rittich played a key role in their recent success, saving 26 out of 27 shots faced. So far this season, Rittich has an impressive 7-2-3 record in 14 games, with a 2.12 goals against average (GAA) and a .923 save percentage. The Los Angeles Kings are currently ranked 15th in offense, averaging 3.12 goals per game, 8th in defense, allowing an average of 2.78 points against per game, and hold a season record of 3-5. NO QUIT QUINTON pic.twitter.com/IFVXVfzUq0