Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Kings. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 against the Ducks in a Pacific division matchup.
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, February 8th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Looking at our projections, the Kings are expected to take down the Ducks by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Anaheim?
Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped them to 23-24-6 for the season. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.
Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third, when they were already down 3-0.
Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second goal as well, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. Ross Johnston picked up his first assist of the season, and Troy Terry and Ryan Strome added to their totals with their 5th and 4th assists, respectively. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Ducks gave up the first three goals, including two on the power play, and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes at Home?
The Kings dropped to 29-17-6 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-0 before allowing four unanswered goals, including the game-winner with just 31 seconds left in regulation. The Kings entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.
Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, who had six assists in the game. Phillip Danault added a goal and an assist. Los Angeles outshot Chicago 40-21, but their defense faltered in the third period, giving up all four goals in the final frame.
Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings, netting his 7th and 8th goals of the season. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring in the third period. Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second-period goal.
Despite taking 40 shots on goal, the Kings only managed three goals. They gave the puck away 13 times and scored just once on the power play. Laferriere’s 7th goal came on the power play in the first period.
Los Angeles’ defense struggled late, giving up three goals in the third period, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.