Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kings vs Canadiens pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Montreal.
- The Kings take on Montreal at 1-1-2.
- The Kings are are averaging 3.2 goals per contest so far.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Maple Leafs.
- The Canadiens will be hosting the Kings and hold a 2-2-0 record.
- In terms of giveaways, the Canadiens are currently 7th in the league.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
Kings vs Canadiens Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Canadiens. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Get ready to place your bets! The Kings are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Canadiens. The game's over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
Kings vs. Canadiens Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Los Angeles Kings at Montreal Canadiens
- Where: Montreal at Bell Centre
- Date: Thursday, October 17th
- Betting Odds LA -1.5, LA -115 | MON -104 O/U 6
Kings Preview: Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
The Kings fell to 1-1-2 after a 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. Los Angeles trailed 5-0 before getting on the board, and their defense allowed the first goal just 6:54 into the game.
As +1.5 goal underdogs, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 8 goals surpassed that mark.
Despite firing 34 shots on goal, the Kings only managed two goals in their 6-2 loss to Toronto. Alex Turcotte got his first goal of the season, while Kevin Fiala added his fourth. Brandt Clarke picked up his fifth assist on Fiala's goal.
Trevor Lewis notched his second assist of the season, but the Kings were held scoreless until the third period. They also had 10 giveaways in the game.
The Kings' defense struggled early, giving up three goals in the first period and two more in the second. They cut the deficit to 5-2 in the 3rd, but a late power-play goal from the Maple Leafs sealed the game. David Rittich made 10 saves with a 71.4% save percentage, and the Kings' defense finished with 6 takeaways and 27 hits.
Canadiens Preview: Will the Montreal Defense Show Up at Home?
Montreal’s 6-3 loss to the Penguins dropped them to 2-2-0 this season. The Canadiens’ defense fell apart in the third period, allowing three unanswered goals.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9. Montreal, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They trailed 2-0 before Kaiden Guhle scored with 1:44 left in the first period.
Kaiden Guhle opened the scoring for the Canadiens, netting his first goal of the season. Juraj Slafkovsky followed with a power-play goal, also his first of the year. Emil Heineman added his second goal of the season, coming unassisted in the second period.
Nick Suzuki contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to three. Mike Matheson also added two assists, giving him three for the year. Montreal fired 27 shots on goal but had 8 giveaways.
Montreal's defense struggled late, giving up three goals in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter with 1:10 left. They also allowed the first two goals of the game. Goalie Sam Montembeault had a save percentage of 83.3% on 30 shots from Pittsburgh.
Kings vs Canadiens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
- Montreal has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Canadiens have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the puck line going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
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Kings vs Canadiens Free Pick
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