How to Pick the Canucks vs. Kings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

Both the Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings are coming off a loss, heading into their meeting at Rogers Arena on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET. Canucks (-148) versus Kings (+124) has a definite favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

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Canucks vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Vancouver and its opponent have hit the over on this game's total (6 goals) 39 times this season.
• So far this season, 31 games Los Angeles has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Canucks (3.62) and Kings (3.03).
• This game's over/under is 0.6 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Canucks Moneyline: -148

• The Canucks have won 64.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (24-13).
• Vancouver is 17-7 (winning 70.8% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -148 or shorter.
• The Canucks' implied moneyline win probability is 59.7% in this contest.

Kings Moneyline: +124

• In 18 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Los Angeles has secured the upset nine times.
• The Kings have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +124 or longer (in four chances).
• Los Angeles' moneyline gives it an implied probability of 44.6% to win this contest.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vancouver 4, Los Angeles 2

Canucks Leaders

• J.T. Miller has been critical to Vancouver's offense this season, registering 81 points in 61 games.
• With 29 goals and 47 assists, Elias Pettersson is one of the top offensive options for Vancouver with his 76 points (1.2 per game).
• Vancouver's offensive effort is aided by Quinn Hughes' 76 points. He's contributed 58 assists.
• Thatcher Demko (30-12-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Vancouver.

Kings Points Leaders

• Adrian Kempe has totaled 19 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 32 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.2 shots per game and shooting 10.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Los Angeles with 51 total points (0.9 per game).
• Kevin Fiala is pivotal for Los Angeles' attack with 49 total points (0.8 per game), including 17 goals and 32 assists through 58 contests.
• Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar has 48 points (17 goals, 31 assists) this season.
• Cam Talbot has a record of 16-14-5 in 36 games this season, conceding 87 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 917 saves and a .913 save percentage, 15th in the league.

Canucks' Schedule

Kings' Schedule

Vancouver vs. Los Angeles Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+ and BSW
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Venue: Rogers Arena

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