Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club betting preview

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Saturday’s NHL matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (29-17-7) and the Utah Hockey Club (24-23-9) at Crypto.com Arena sees the Kings favored at home (-170 moneyline odds to win) against the Utah Hockey Club (+142). The game starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Moneyline

Kings to win vs Utah Hockey Club -170

Bet $20, Payout $31.76

Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Kings (-170)
  • Underdog: Utah Hockey Club (+142)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club Quick Facts

  • Los Angeles and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 23 of 53 games this season.
  • Utah’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 28 of 56 chances this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 5.6, is 0.1 more than Saturday’s over/under.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.0 less than the 5.5 goals these two clubs concede per game combined.

Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stat Insights

  • The Kings are ranked 26th in the league with 150 goals this season, an average of 2.8 per contest.
  • Los Angeles is ranked No. 1 in league action in terms of the fewest goals against, having given up 134 total goals (2.5 per game).
  • With a +16 goal differential, they’re ranked 10th-best in the league.
  • Los Angeles’ 18 power-play goals this season (30th in the NHL) have come on 123 chances.
  • The Kings’ offense has the NHL’s 29th-ranked power-play conversion rate (14.63%).
  • Los Angeles’ two shorthanded goals this season rank 23rd in the NHL.
  • The Kings defeat 83.01% of opponent power plays, currently the fourth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • With a 51% faceoff win percentage, the Kings have the 11th-ranked percentage in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles scores on 10.1% of its shots as a team, ranking 22nd in the league.
  • The Kings have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 21 hits and 15.3 blocked shots per game.

Kings Moneyline

  • Los Angeles has gone 19-11 as the favorite this season.
  • The Kings have a record of 6-7 this season while playing with their moneyline odds shorter than -170.
  • Looking at the moneyline odds, Los Angeles has a 63.0% chance of winning this contest.

Kings Leaders

  • Adrian Kempe: 25 goals and 21 assists
  • Anze Kopitar: 13 goals and 32 assists
  • Kevin Fiala: 21 goals and 14 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 16-6-6 record, .919 save percentage, 63 goals allowed

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Utah Hockey Club Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Utah Hockey Club Season Stats Insights

  • The Utah Hockey Club have the league’s 21st-ranked scoring offense (157 total goals, 2.8 per game).
  • Utah has allowed three goals per game, and 168 total, which ranks 18th among all league teams.
  • They have a -11 goal differential, which ranks 17th in the league.
  • Utah has recorded 35 power-play goals this season (11th in the NHL) on 156 chances.
  • The Utah Hockey Club have a 22.44% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 14 percentage.
  • Utah has scored two shorthanded goals this season (23rd among all NHL teams).
  • The Utah Hockey Club’s ninth-best penalty kill rate is 81.18%.
  • The Utah Hockey Club have the NHL’s 12th-ranked faceoff win rate (50.9%).
  • The 10% shooting percentage Utah has compiled ranks 24th in the league.
  • The Utah Hockey Club have yet to shut out an opponent this season.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline Insights

  • The Utah Hockey Club have been an underdog in 32 games this season, with 12 upset wins (37.5%).
  • Utah has 11 games this season playing as the underdog by +142 or longer, and is 5-6 in those contests.
  • Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Utah Hockey Club have a 41.3% chance to win.

Utah Hockey Club Leaders

  • Clayton Keller: 20 goals and 40 assists
  • Logan Cooley: 15 goals and 29 assists
  • Dylan Guenther: 20 goals and 21 assists
  • Karel Vejmelka: 13-15-4 record, .909 save percentage, 85 goals given up
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