- The Kings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Canucks vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Vancouver Canucks (22-47) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (32-26) on Apr. 9 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Canucks vs. Kings Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Canucks vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Canucks vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 83.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canucks vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread with 70.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 away games (+8.15 Units / 136% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games (+6.05 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+4.90 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 away games (+3.60 Units / 14% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.70 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+5.80 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+4.15 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+4.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games (+3.95 Units / 42% ROI)
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 33-44 against the spread this NHL season (-31.4 Units / -25.08% ROI).
- Canucks are 22-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.45 Units /-33.91% ROI
- Canucks are 43-31 when betting the Over for +8.55 Units / 9.97% ROI
- Canucks are 31-43 when betting the Under for -16.05 Units /-18.99% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 28-49 against the spread this NHL season (-24.9 Units /-22.85% ROI).
- Kings are 32-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -24.3 Units / -23.75% ROI
- Kings are 35-41 when betting the Over for -9.25 Units / -11.03% ROI
- Kings are 41-35 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units / 2.73% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -135 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Scott Laughton (LAK) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 1.5 +175 | 1.5 -235 |
| Drew O'Connor (VAN) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +120 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +130 |
| Scott Laughton (LAK) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +105 |
| Drew O'Connor (VAN) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Canucks are 22-52 (.297) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 7-17 (.292) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Canucks are 7-20 (.259) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 59-95 (.383) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Kings are 32-43 (.427) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings are 15-29 (.341) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 7-17 (.292) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have scored on 16% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canucks are 22-52 (.297) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 7-17 (.292) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .645
The Canucks had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 10% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings scored on 10% of rush chances last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Kings have 26 cycle chances while tied this month — most among NHL Teams
The Kings have scored on 7% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have a .780 slot save percentage in the second period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831
The Canucks have allowed 3.9 goals per game this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Canucks have allowed 1.5 goals per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 25% of rush chances against the power play this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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