Montreal Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/7

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The Montreal Canadiens are set to play against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL Regular Season. This game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Canadiens have a record of 33-18-9 this season and are ranked 5th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. They will be led by head coach Martin St. Louis. The Kings have a record of 25-22-14 and are 6th in the Western Pacific Division under interim head coach D.J. Smith.

Canadiens vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -134, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +112

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had a mix of outcomes in their recent games. They lost against the Anaheim Ducks 6-5, with Cole Caufield scoring twice and adding an assist. Another recent loss was against the San Jose Sharks, where they were defeated 7-5, despite Alex Newhook’s two-goal performance.

The Canadiens showed strong performance against the Washington Capitals with a 6-2 win. Nick Suzuki contributed with a goal and two assists, while Cole Caufield also scored twice. In their game against the New York Islanders, they fell short by one goal, losing 4-3, with two power play goals scored.

Overall, the Canadiens have some strong players contributing to their games. Nick Suzuki leads the team with 69 points, and Cole Caufield has 35 goals this season. Goalie Sam Montembeault has played 24 games, securing 10 wins and making 526 saves.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings recently had a win against the New York Islanders, with a score of 5-3. The Kings took 35 shots on goal, matching the Islanders’ attempts. Mikey Anderson, Artemi Panarin, and Adrian Kempe each contributed with a goal and an assist.

In a previous game, the Kings faced the Colorado Avalanche and lost 4-2. They managed only 21 shots on goal while the Avalanche had 39. Despite the loss, Angus Booth and Brandt Clarke found the net for the Kings.

In their game against the Calgary Flames, the Kings secured a 2-0 win. They recorded 37 shots on goal and kept the Flames scoreless with solid defense. Darcy Kuemper was strong in goal, contributing to the shutout victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -134. The Kings have a stronger offensive presence, ranking 4th in goals and 5th in assists this season. Given these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Los Angeles Kings to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the under being favored at -121. Both teams have solid defensive stats, with the Canadiens allowing 166 goals and the Kings allowing 187. The projected score suggests a lower-scoring game, so the recommendation is to take the under 6.0.