Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/29/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Kings. The game is starting at 7:00 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 vs. the Maple Leafs in a non-conference matchup.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 29th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Kings winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Can Toronto Grab a Win on the Road?
Toronto fell to 43-26-4 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score of 3 falling short of that mark.
After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up with a goal at 19:08 in the first period. The game remained tied until Minnesota found the net again at 2:14 in overtime.
William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, putting the Maple Leafs on the board at 19:08 of the first period. It was a power-play goal, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner adding his 12th. Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but only managed to score once in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild.
After Nylander’s goal, the Leafs were held scoreless for the rest of the game. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the contest.
Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they held Minnesota scoreless in the second and third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.
Will the Kings Defense Show Up at Home?
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 40-22-9. Los Angeles led 3-2 before allowing the tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation.
The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals surpassed that number.
Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season in the Kings’ 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, also picking up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second-period goal.
Kevin Fiala contributed with his 4th and 5th assists of the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with 13 giveaways. Laferriere’s first goal came on a power play, his third shot on goal.
The Kings’ defense struggled late, allowing three goals in the 3rd period, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, posting a save percentage of 85.7%.