Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Canucks vs Kings pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Los Angeles.
- The Canucks visit Los Angeles with a record of 6-2-3.
- The Canucks are are averaging 3.2 goals per contest so far.
- The Canucks are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Sharks.
- The Kings face the Canucks at 8-3-3.
- Los Angeles is 12th in power play goals this season.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Canucks vs Kings Preview
Planning on watching today's Canucks and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.
Canucks vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Thursday, November 7th
- Betting Odds VAN -1.5, VAN -111 | LA -107 O/U 6
Canucks Preview: Will Vancouver Win on the Road?
Vancouver improved to 6-2-3 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Canucks didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 5 combined goals fell short of that mark.
San Jose scored first, but Vancouver tied it up in the second period. The Canucks took the lead in the third, only for the Sharks to even it up again. Pius Suter’s goal with just 26 seconds left secured the win for Vancouver.
Pius Suter led the way for Vancouver with two goals on three shots, including his third and fourth of the season. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the year, scoring in the third period.
The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Canucks gave up the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held the Sharks scoreless in the first and secured a 3-2 win. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Kings Preview: No Pressure for Los Angeles as Home Dogs
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 8-3-3. Los Angeles led 2-0 going into the third period, but Chicago rallied with three goals in the final frame.
The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.
Alex Laferriere was responsible for two of the Kings' three goals in their 4-3 loss to Chicago, bringing his season total to eight. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season in the third period. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him five for the season.
Los Angeles fired 40 shots on goal but only managed to score three times. They also had 13 giveaways. Laferriere's first goal came on a power play, his seventh of the season.
Defensively, the Kings will look to bounce back after allowing three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.
Canucks vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Canucks are 3-2 puck line in their last road games and 5-0 straight-up.
- Through their last three home games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Canucks have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.
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