LA Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction NHL Picks 10/20/24

In this article we will formulate an LA Kings vs Anaheim Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 20th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

LA Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 2-1-2 this year after they defeated Montreal by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Los Angeles trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Kings outshot Montreal by a total of 32-27, won just 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Kempe, Laferriere, Anderson, and Englund, while Rittich stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Kings lost three straight games against Toronto, Ottawa, and Boston. LA has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.60 goals against per game, while also going 19% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led Los Angeles with three goals, four assists, and eight shots on goal, while Darcy Kuemper is 1-0-2 with a 3.59 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage this year. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 2-1-1 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 4-3 in overtime in their last game. Anaheim led 2-0 in the game but needed a goal with 13 seconds left to force overtime, before losing on a goal from MacKinnon in the extra period. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 49-20, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Strome, and Terry, while Dostal stopped 45 out of 49 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that overtime loss, Anaheim defeated Utah by a score of 5-4 and lost to Vegas by a score of 3-1. Anaheim has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 0% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry and Leo Carlsson have led Anaheim with three points each, while Lukas Dostal is 2-0-1 with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage this year. The Ducks will play the Sharks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Penguins next.

Why the Ducks will beat the Kings

• The Kings have lost three of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The home team has won each of the Ducks’ last three games.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in four of their last five games.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Ducks have won the third period in three of their last four games as home underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Kings’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Ducks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games as road favorites.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Troy Terry has scored a goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games as underdogs.
• Trevor Zegras has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances with the Ducks as underdogs against the Kings.
• Ryan Strome has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six home appearances against the Kings.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Kings’ last 12 games as favorites against the Ducks.
• Tanner Jeannot has recorded an assist in five of his six previous appearances against the Ducks.
• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances against the Ducks.

LA Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this game after a tough overtime loss against Colorado last time out, but they were fortunate to get to overtime, as they allowed just under 50 shots on goal. Los Angeles was able to snap their three-game losing streak with a win over Montreal in their last game, but they continue this lengthy road trip to start the season. The Ducks have been a very good defensive team to start the year and I like what I have seen from them early in the season. Give me Anaheim to get the win at home.