Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/24

The Ducks and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, April 13th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:

Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 4-3 win.
Take the Kings on the moneyline
On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)

Will Anaheim Shock Everyone at Crypto.com Arena?

So far this season, the Ducks have gone 26-49-5, and they are 14th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Pacific Division. On the road, Anaheim is 14-23-2, and they have been the underdog in 71 of their 80 games.

Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone just 2-8, and they have lost two straight games as the favorite. In games against other Western Conference teams, Anaheim has gone 13-35.

On the road this season, the Ducks have gone 20-19 against the puck line and have a puck line record of 40-40 overall. So far, they have been the underdog in 71 games and have a puck line record of 37-34 in those games.

Over their last ten road games, the Ducks have a puck line record of 3-7. In their last three games, they have gone 2-1 against the puck line, and in their last five games, they have a puck line record of 3-2.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Anaheim is 6.1. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Ducks come in with an over/under record of 37-39-4.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Anaheim has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.

For their offensive performance, the Ducks come in averaging 2.5 goals per game this season, which is 30th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 29th in the league. Anaheim’s offense is currently ranked 27th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the league.

Anaheim’s current leading scorer is Frank Vatrano. This season, he has 34 goals, which puts him 23rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 23 assists so far.

Defensively, the Kings come into the season ranked 29th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against Los Angeles. For the season, they are ranked 5th in shutouts, coming in with 7 shutouts.

Goalie Lukas Dostal gets the start and has made 36 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-22, and his save percentage is 0.754%.

Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Kings find themselves in 7th place in the Western Conference standings. Their overall record of 42-26-11 gives them 95 points, and they have gone 25-22 against Western Conference opponents this season. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 6-4, and they have won four of their last five games.

At home this season, Los Angeles has gone 20-11-7, and they have won seven straight games at the Staples Center. When favored, the Kings have gone 30-17-7 this season, and they have been favored in 54 of their 79 games. Against Pacific Division opponents, the Kings have gone 14-11 this season.

At home this season, the Kings are 18-20 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin is +.7 goals per game. So far, they have 28 wins by multiple goals and 14 wins by just one goal.

Los Angeles has gone 5-5 vs. the puck line over their last ten games, and their puck line record overall is 38-41. In their last three games, the Kings have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line.

This season, Los Angeles’ games are averaging 5.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.1. The Kings currently have an over/under record of 30-46-3.

In their last three road games, Anaheim has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.

When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. This season, the Kings have a 25-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-7 record.

Los Angeles’ current leading scorer is Trevor Moore. This season, he has 30 goals, which puts him 42nd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 25 assists so far.

Entering the game, goalie David Rittich has started 21 games this season. His current record stands at 12-6, and his save percentage is 0.482%.