Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
Planning on watching today’s Maple Leafs 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+.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Kings are favored to win at home vs. the Maple Leafs. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Toronto Maple Leafs odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Kings have the leg up at 2-1. The Kings also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 4 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Across the Maple Leafs last three road games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 5. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- The Kings have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- The last three games that Toronto was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
Going into the game against Los Angeles, the Maple Leafs hold a 17-10-7 record. They have a 15-8-6 record when favored and 2-2-1 as underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 8-3-5 record this season, and they are 9-7-2 at home.
On the offensive side, the Maple Leafs are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 10th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 16th in the league. So far this year, the Maple Leafs are 7-4 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-5 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Martin Jones gets the start and has made six starts this season. His record at this point is 4-3, and his save percentage is 0.36633663366336633%.
Coming into their game vs. Toronto, the Kings are 20-9-5. They are 15-6-3 when favored and 5-2-2 as the underdog. On the road, they have gone 13-2-1 this season and are 7-6-4 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. This year, the Kings have recorded a 14-6 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 5-1 record.
Entering the game, goalie Cam Talbot has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 14-7, and his save percentage is 0.8910891089108911%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Maple Leafs winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Tips
- We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+113)
- The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
- Pheonix Copley – Lower Body – Out
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
- Matt Murray – Hip – Out
- John Klingberg – Hip – Out
- Jake Muzzin – Neck – Out
- Ryan Reaves – Leg – Out
- Joseph Woll – Ankle – Out
