The Los Angeles Kings (37-22-11) visit the Vancouver Canucks (45-18-8) Monday. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Canucks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Los Angeles has won 3 games in a row after taking down Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in OT Saturday. The Kings, who covered as -129 home favorites, scored a goal in each period and allowed 2 goals in the final 5 minutes of regulation to blow a 3-1 lead. D Vladislav Gavrikov found the back of the net just 25 seconds into overtime to secure the victory for the Kings.
Vancouver has won 3 games in a row after defeating the Calgary Flames 4-2 Saturday. The Canucks covered as -167 home faves, scored in each period, including twice in the 3rd to put away the Flames. LW Nils Hoglander led the way for Calgary with 2 goals in the win.
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Kings at Canucks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:06 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Canucks -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-250) | Canucks -1.5 (+190)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Kings at Canucks projected goalies
Cam Talbot (22-16-6, 2.43 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Thatcher Demko (34-13-2, 2.47 GAA, .917 SV%, 5 SO)
Talbot has been the most consistent goaltender for the Kings this season appearing in 45 Games. His 2.43 GAA ranks 4th in the NHL this season, while his .917 save percentage (SV%) ties him for 2nd. He is 3-0 with 5 goals allowed on 76 shots for a .934 SV% in his last 3 Games.
Demko has not only been the most consistent goaltender for the Canucks this season, but his 34-13-2 record is the 2nd best in the league. He ranks 6th in GAA, is tied for 2nd with Talbot and 3 other goalies for his SV%, and is tied for 3rd with 5 shutouts. He is 3-0 in his last 3 games with just 2 goals allowed on 64 shots for a .969% SV%.
Be warned that G Casey DeSmith might start for the Canucks. He is 11-5-6 with a 2.72 GAA, a .901 SV% with 1 shutout. In his last 3 games, the New Hampshire native is 3-0 with a .915 SV%.
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Kings at Canucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Canucks 3, Kings 2
Moneyline
BET CANUCKS (-130).
While L.A. has been on a hot streak recently, its defense fell apart on Saturday giving up 2 goals in the final 5 minutes to tie the game. The Kings have has lost 4 of their last 6 games on the road including 2 of its last 3.
Vancouver has a 24-7-4 home record and has won its last 3 on its home ice. The Canucks are 7-2 in their last 9 games and have given up more than 2 goals just 1 time in that span.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Against a talented Kings team, the value is better on the Canucks to win outright than by more than a goal.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 5.5 (-110).
Both teams have strong attacks and have been great on offense, however, both also are equipped with 2 of the top goalies in the NHL. L.A. has hit the Under in 5 of its last 8 games and has given up more than 3 goals in just 2 of its last 10 games. Vancouver has failed to hit the Over in 9 of its last 10 games and has given up more than 2 goals just 1 time in its last 9 games.
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