Los Angeles Kings vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction 10/14/24
Looking to win big? The Kings and Senators face off at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators are hosting the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Senators as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
LOS ANGELES KINGS VS OTTAWA SENATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Ottawa Senators -1.5
This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre at 1:00 ET on Monday, October 14th.
WHY BET THE OTTAWA SENATORS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Senators winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Senators on the moneyline
- The Senators should also cover at -1.5
Are Los Angeles Ready for a Road Win?
Los Angeles dropped to 1-1-1 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins. The Kings scored first, with Trevor Moore finding the net at 5:22 in the second period, but Boston tied it later in the period and sealed the win with a goal in overtime.
The total for the game was set at 5.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Kings failed to cover. Moore’s goal was the only one for Los Angeles, who have now scored 9 goals through their first three games.
Trevor Moore netted his first goal of the season for the Kings, who fired 34 shots on goal in their 2-1 loss to the Bruins. Moore took 7 shots in the game, and his goal came 5:22 into the second period, giving the Kings a 1-0 lead.
Quinton Byfield recorded his second assist of the season, while Phillip Danault picked up his first. The Kings had 13 giveaways in the game.
The Kings’ defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up the final two goals in their previous game against Boston, including the game-winner 3:07 into overtime. Los Angeles had taken a 1-0 lead at the 5:22 mark of the 2nd period, but the Bruins tied it with 3:10 left in the 2nd and then added the overtime winner. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the Kings’ defense registered 10 takeaways and 24 hits.
Can the Senators Hold Strong at Home?
Following a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, the Senators are now 1-1-0 this season. Ottawa entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 5.
Ottawa’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. Their lone goal came in the third period, after Montreal had already scored three times. Tim Stützle scored for the Senators, finding the net at 5:30 in the third period.
Ottawa’s offense managed just one goal in their 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, with Tim Stützle netting his third goal of the season at the 5:30 mark of the third period. The Senators fired 25 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 16 giveaways.
Brady Tkachuk picked up his second assist of the season, while Nick Jensen added his first assist on Stützle’s goal. Ottawa was held scoreless through the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.
Defensively, the Senators gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more in the third. Linus Ullmark made 22 saves with a save percentage of 84.6%. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 17 hits.