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Kings vs. Bruins Prediction and Odds (Don't Stop Riding the Kings)

By Iain MacMillan

The Kings and Bruins will face-off in Monday night NHL action.
The Kings and Bruins will face-off in Monday night NHL action. / Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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The Los Angeles Kings keep on winning hockey games.

After being near the bottom of the Pacific Division for a portion of the NHL season, the Kings have been on fire as of late and now sit in second place, behind only the Flames. They're 7-3 in their last 10 games, and are on a two-game winning streak ahead of tonight's road game against the Bruins.

The Bruins have also been hot in recent weeks. They've been stuck in fourth place in the Atlantic Division for the majority of the season, but now sit only two points back from the Maple leafs in third.

Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's pivotal interconference showdown.

Kings vs. Bruins Odds and Total

Moneyline:

  • Kings +175
  • Bruins -200

Puck line:

  • Kings +1.5 (-150)
  • Bruins -1.5 (+125)

Total:

  • 6 (Over +100/Under -120)

Kings vs. Bruins Betting Trends

  • The OVER is 4-1 in the Kings' last five games.
  • Kings are 8-1 in their last nine road games.
  • Bruins are 4-1 in their last five games vs. Kings.
  • The OVER is 4-1 in the Bruins' last five games.
  • Bruins are 7-1 in their last eight games.

Kings vs. Bruins Prediction and Pick

The Kings recent hot streak hasn't been due to luck alone. Los Angeles ranks first in CORSI%, third in high danger scoring chances and ninth in high danger scoring chances against over their last 25 games.

The Bruins, on the other hand, haven't posted the same types of statistics despite also being on a bit of a hot streak. They're 12th in CORSI%, 25th in high danger scoring chances, and second in high danger scoring chances against over that same stretch. Their defense has been strong, but their offense continues to leave a lot to be desired.

Despite the discrepancy in statistics, the Kings are massive +175 (bet $100 to profit $175) underdogs. I'll go ahead and bet on the Kings, as I have quite often lately. I'll continue to do so until the betting market starts valuing them fairly.

Pick: Kings +175

Iain is 46-38-2 (+5.66 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. Check out his detailed record here.

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