LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks and Prediction

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LA Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks and Prediction

A pair of Western Conference teams will meet up in the National Hockey League on Thursday. It is the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks. This is the first meeting between these two divisional rivals this season. The last time they played was in April of 2023.

The Los Angeles Kings are 29-19-10 on the season. That is fourth place in the Pacific and tied with Nashville for 7th in the Western Conference NHL standings. The Kings have dropped back-to-back games. The most recent loss was on the road at Calgary.

For the Canucks, they lead the Western Conference in points. Vancouver sits with 83 points. They are 38-16-7 on the season. The Canucks though are just 4-4-2 in their last 10 games, and coming off a loss at home to Pittsburgh.

The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on April 10th, 2023. scores and odds and get to our Kings vs Canucks betting picks:

Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Odds

The latest NHL Odds for this game on the NHL schedule today:

  • Moneyline: Vancouver Canucks -140, Los Angeles Kings +120
  • Total: 6
  • Puckline: Vancouver Canucks -1.5 (+170), Los Angeles Kings +1.5 (-200)

Los Angeles vs Vancouver Information

Before our  Kings vs Canucks betting picks, some information on these two NHL teams:

Los Angeles Kings (29-19-10) vs Vancouver Canucks (38-16-7)

Location of the game: Rogers Arena; Vancouver, BC, CAN

Date & Time: Thursday February 29th, 2024; 7:00pm PST

How to Watch: BSW

Los Angeles vs Vancouver Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings are in search of consistent performances, experiencing ups and downs since the beginning of 2024. The team faced a tough six-game losing streak but also enjoyed a four-game winning streak. Recently, the Kings have encountered struggles, losing three out of their last four games, with each loss seeing Los Angeles allow four goals.

Known for their defensive ability, the Kings still hold a third-place ranking in the league, allowing an average of 2.67 goals per game. However, offensive challenges persist, with Los Angeles scoring just 3.03 goals per game, placing them 19th in the league. Adrian Kempe, the team’s top scorer, is currently sidelined with an injury, having contributed 32 assists and 19 goals. Trevor Moore leads the team in goals with 22.

March will see the Kings kick off with five consecutive home NHL games, facing the Devils, Canucks, Senators, Stars, and Islanders, before hitting the road to take on St. Louis on March 13th.

Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks are looking forward to reversing their recent struggles. Despite a 4-2 victory over the Red Wings on February 15th, they have faced losses in five out of their last six games, allowing more than 5 goals per game in the losses. Notably, a single game against Minnesota accounted for 10 of those goals.

J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, and Quinn Hughes serve as the primary offensive threats for the Canucks this season. Miller leads the team with 81 points, comprising 30 goals and 51 assists according to the NHL player stats. Pettersson follows with 75 points, while Hughes leads in assists with 58 and has contributed 12 goals. Brock Boeser tops the entire team with 34 goals scored.

After concluding their home stand, the Canucks are set for a three-game road trip, facing the Ducks, Kings, and Golden Knights. Their next home game is scheduled for March 9th against the Jets.

Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Picks

The Vancouver Canucks would love nothing more than to get back on track against a divisional foe here. The Canucks are not playing poorly, just not playing as well as they were earlier in the season. For the Kings, they are very up and down, and hard to figure out. When push comes to shove, the talent sides with the Vancouver Canucks. Their main three guys on the offensive side are some of the best in the league. We are going to take the Vancouver Canucks -140 over the Los Angeles Kings. We hope you liked our Kings vs Canucks betting picks!

  • Pick: Vancouver Canucks -140.

Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction

Our final score prediction here is going to stay pretty low. The Kings would love to keep it a defensive game, and the Canucks can keep the Kings from going crazy. We are not going to take the puckline, as we feel the Kings will keep it close. So, in the end, our final score prediction is going to be the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 over the Los Angeles Kings. Good luck with your NHL picks and expect a fun game on Thursday!

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