Kings vs. Ducks betting preview

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The Los Angeles Kings (19-16-12) have -115 moneyline odds to win when they go on the road in a projected competitive game against the Anaheim Ducks (23-21-3), who have -105 odds, on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Kings to win vs Ducks -115

Bet $20, Payout $37.39

Kings vs. Ducks Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Kings (-115)
  • Underdog: Ducks (-105)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Kings vs. Ducks Quick Facts

  • Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to put up more than 6.5 goals in 16 of 47 games this season.
  • Anaheim’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 31 of 47 chances this season.
  • Saturday’s over/under is 0.7 above the combined goal-scoring average of 5.8 for these two clubs.
  • The 6.4 goals per game that these two teams give up combined are 0.1 less than the 6.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stat Insights

  • The Kings are ranked 31st in the league with 121 goals this season, an average of 2.6 per contest.
  • On defense, Los Angeles is one of the best squads in NHL action, giving up 128 total goals to rank third.
  • Their goal differential (-7) ranks them 20th in the league.
  • Los Angeles has scored 22 power-play goals on 139 chances this season, to rank 26th in the league.
  • The Kings’ 15.83% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 27th in the league.
  • The seven shorthanded goals Los Angeles has scored this season are the most in the league.
  • The Kings kill 76.77% of their opponent’s power plays, the 25th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
  • The Kings’ players win 49.5% of their faceoffs to rank 19th in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles has a 9.2% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 30th in the league.
  • The Kings’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.8 hits and 13.7 blocked shots per game.

Kings Moneyline

  • Los Angeles has gotten the victory in 12 of the 31 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Kings have been victorious in 11 of the 30 games they have played with moneyline odds shorter than -115.
  • Per the moneyline odds, Los Angeles has a 53.5% chance of winning this contest.

Kings Leaders

  • Adrian Kempe: 15 goals and 21 assists
  • Kevin Fiala: 17 goals and 16 assists
  • Quinton Byfield: nine goals and 19 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 12-9-9 record, .905 save percentage, 75 goals allowed

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Ducks Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Ducks Season Stats Insights

  • The Ducks have scored 151 goals this season (3.2 per game) to rank 13th in the NHL.
  • Anaheim has conceded 171 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 32nd.
  • Their -20 goal differential ranks 26th in the league.
  • Anaheim has scored 24 power-play goals this season (22nd in the NHL) on 145 chances.
  • The Ducks have a 16.55% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 26 percentage.
  • Anaheim has scored six shorthanded goals this season (third in league).
  • The Ducks’ 21st-ranked penalty kill rate is 78.06%.
  • The Ducks have the NHL’s 30th-ranked faceoff win percentage (46.7%).
  • Anaheim’s collective 10.6% shooting percentage ranks 21st in the league.
  • The Ducks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 20.7 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.

Ducks Moneyline Insights

  • The Ducks have been the underdog 35 times this season, and upset their opponent in 17, or 48.6%, of those games.
  • Anaheim has won 17 of its 34 games when it is the underdog by -105 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set in this outing implies a 51.2% chance for the Ducks to win.

Ducks Leaders

  • Leo Carlsson: 18 goals and 25 assists
  • Troy Terry: 13 goals and 29 assists
  • Cutter Gauthier: 20 goals and 20 assists
  • Lukas Dostal: 15-12-2 record, .890 save percentage, 91 goals allowed
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