LA Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 10/16/24

The Los Angeles Kings and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Wednesday night in NHL action from the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to rebound from back-to-back OT losses after an 8-7 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators last time out. After this game, the Kings will meet the Canadiens and Ducks.

Kings Looking To Finish The Job

Anze Kopitar leads the Kings with 6 points including 3 goals and 3 assists while Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere each have 2 goals and an assist for their 3 points. Brandt Clarke also has a team-high 3 assists while Adrian Kempe has 3 points with a goal and two assists. Quinton Byfield also has a pair of assists while Trevor Lewis, Tanner Jeannot, and Trevor Moore each have a goal as well this season. Darcy Kuemper has gone 1-0-2 so far this season with a 3.59 GAA and a .890 save percentage in goal for the Kings so far this season.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have won five of the Maple Leafs’ last six games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 Wednesday games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Maple Leafs’ last nine games.

Toronto Maple Leafs Recap

The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to keep their momentum going after a second straight 4-2 win, the most recent one against the Pittsburgh Penguins last time out. After this game, the Maple Leafs will host the New York Rangers.

Leafs Looking To Keep The Puck Rolling

Max Domi leads the Leafs with 3 assists while William Nylander has 2 goals. Mitch Marner and Steven Lorentz each have a goal and an assist while Max Pacioretty, John Tavares, Bobby McMann, and Matthew Knies each have a goal as well on the year. Anthony Stolarz has gone 1-1 on the year in goal for Toronto with a 1.54 GAA and a .940 save percentage while Dennis Hildeby has a 2.02 GAA and a .913 save percentage.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Maple Leafs have won six of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost five of their last six games.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games after coming off overtime.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in five of their last six games.

Kings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

I’m on the Leafs here. I get that the Kings hold value as an underdog on the road with how solid they were away from home last season. However, I’m starting to wonder if the racking up of travel miles is affecting the Kings, as they’ve either had offensive or defensive lapses at times during their first few games, and allowing 8 goals isn’t something that just happens. The Leafs are a talented enough lineup that I think that they can get the job done in this one so give me the Leafs.