Ryan Getzlaf, Rickard Rakell, and the Anaheim Ducks will do battle against Anze Kopitar, Alex Iafallo, and the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center in a Pacific Division showdown. The opening face-off is at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, and fans at home are able to see it live on Prime Ticket.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings Odds
This matchup’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by oddsmakers yet.
Anaheim is 20-31 straight up (SU) and has lost 9.6 units for moneyline bettors thus far. 27 of its outings have gone over the total, while 22 have gone under and just one has pushed. As the away team in 2019-20, the Ducks are 8-18 SU.
Anaheim has converted on just 14.6 percent of its power play chances this season, a mark that places them in the bottom- overall among NHL teams. Its penalty kill is ranked 21st overall, and the team’s successfully killed off 78.4 percent of its penalties..
Averaging 27.9 saves per game with a .904 save percentage, John Gibson (15-24-3) has been the primary option in goal for Anaheim this season. Gibson played last night, however, so head coach Dallas Eakins may choose to rest him and instead roll with Ryan Miller (5-8-2 record, .904 save percentage, 3.01 goals against average).
Los Angeles is 19-33 straight up (SU) and has lost 8.5 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 52 regular season matches, 28 of its games have gone under the total, while 21 have gone over and just three have pushed. It’s 11-12 SU as the home team this year.
The Kings have converted on just 17.3 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that’s ranked 24th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 28th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 74.1 percent of all penalties.
Jonathan Quick (25.7 saves per game) has been the top netminder in goal for the Kings. Quick has 11 wins, 21 losses, and three OT losses and has registered a poor .895 save percentage and 3.01 goals against average this season.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Picks
Prediction: SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- The Ducks (4-1 in shootouts) has more shootout experience coming into this one. The Kings is winless in two shootouts this year.
- The Kings have averaged the league’s third-most shots on goal (33.7) while the Ducks have attempted the 26th-most (just 33.7).
- Six of Anaheim’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 2-4 in those games.
- Anaheim skaters registered 23.2 hits per game last season, while the Kings logged 23.3 hits per contest.
