LA Kings vs. Boston Bruins Betting Analysis and Prediction

The Los Angeles Kings (15-12-5) travel to Boston on Thursday to take on the Boston Bruins (23-4-1) at TD Garden on Thursday night. The Kings vs Bruins betting is one of 12 NHL games on the NHL schedule. 

Los Angeles, third in NHL standings for the Pacific Division, is wrapping up a four-game road trip.

Boston, first in the Atlantic Division and the entire NHL, is playing their second game of a five-game home stand.

Jonathan Quick is expected to start for the Kings. He has an 8-8-3 record with a 3.54 goals-against average (GAA) and a .882 save percentage this season.

Linus Ullmark, the expected starter for the Boston Bruins standings, has been much better. He’s 17-1-0 with a 1.83 GAA and a .938 save percentage.

Last Game Records

Kings’ Last Game Record

Los Angeles is on a two-game losing streak heading into the Kings vs Bruins betting and are 4-3-3 in their last ten games.

They had a particularly devastating 6-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. Goaltender Phoenix Copley allowed six goals on 31 shots.

Bruins’ Last Game Record

Boston, meanwhile, is on a two-game winning streak with back-to-back victories over the Vegas Golden Knights and New York Islanders.

Boston defeated the Islanders 4-3 in a shootout to extend its home-ice record to 15-0-1. 

Los Angeles Kings vs. Boston Bruins Betting Analysis

Bruins as the heavy favorites in this Los Angeles Kings game. Boston, the best of all NHL teams this season, is paying out -220 on the money and +110 on the -1.5 puckline.

The Kings are +197 underdogs for the Kings vs Bruins betting. They’re paying out -130 on the +1.5 puckline.

The over/under for the game is set at 6, with the over and under paying out -103 and -107, respectively. 

Los Angeles Needs Goaltending

The Kings have been somewhat of a surprise this season, especially considering their woes between the pipes.

Los Angeles has allowed 3.69 goals against per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the league. They’re 14th in goals scored per game at 3.28.

Quicks’ Worst Years

Quick is having one of the worst years of his career, but the Kings have had to rely on the 36-year-old veteran.

Cal Petersen was performing even worse when he was sent to the AHL. Copley hasn’t fared much better. He has a 3.33 GAA and a .884 save percentage in three starts.

Offseason acquisition Kevin Fiala leads the way offensively for the Kings. He leads the team in NHL player stats with 32 points in 32 games. Anze Kopitar is second with 27 points.

Boston Still Undefeated in Regulation at Home

With the exception of a shootout loss to the Golden Knights at home, Boston has yet to lose in regulation at TD Garden this season. In fact, their home-ice winning streak dates back well into last season.

The Bruins are a remarkable 15-0-1 at home this season and have been dominant at both ends of the ice.

They rank second in goals per game (3.86) and first in goals allowed per game (2.14). Ullmark has been a stud in the net for the Bruins, and its veteran leaders have been driving the offense.

David Pastrnak leads Boston in NHL player stats with 39 points in 28 games. Six other players, including Jake DeBrusk and Brad Marchand, have at least 20 points.

NHL Injury Report

Both teams are relatively healthy, although the Bruins may be without David Krejci, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Brendan Lemieux and Victor Arvidsson are on the NHL injury report for the Kings.

Kings vs. Bruins Betting Preview

The Kings are 14-18 against the spread (ATS) this season but are 10-8 on the road. The over-under is 18-13 in Kings games this season with one push.

Boston is an impressive 20-8 ATS, including 11-5 at home. The over-under is 14-14 in Bruins games.

Los Angeles Kings vs. Boston Bruins Betting Prediction

Given the Kings’ goaltending situation and the fact they just gave up six goals to the Sabres, it’s safe to assume they’ll have trouble shutting down the league’s second-best offense.

The moneyline for Boston isn’t that attractive, but there’s good value on the over.

NHL Pick: Over 6 (-103)

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