Los Angeles Kings (38-21-9) vs Boston Bruins (30-32-9)
March 23, 2025 at 09:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -245 / Boston Bruins +200 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 22 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins (30-32-9, 30-41 ATS) are struggling right now and are currently on a five-game losing skid after suffering defeats to the Senators, Lightning, Sabres, Golden Knights, and Sharks. Boston is on a five-game road trip; after this one, it will face the Ducks and Red Wings. The Bruins are 7th in the Atlantic Division Standings with 69 points, 18 behind the first-placed Panthers.
The Bruins score 2.65 goals per game on average (27th), while they concede 3.21 GPG (23rd). This season, David Pastrnak leads the team with 84 points (34 G and 50 A). Pavel Zacha has 42 points (14 G and 28 A), while Morgan Geekie chips in with 38 points (24 G and 14 A).
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (38-21-9, 32-36 ATS) are playing some excellent hockey recently; they won seven of the previous eight games. The Kings were on a five-game winning streak but couldn’t make it six in a row as the Wild stopped them, but they returned to winning ways against the Blackhawks and Hurricanes. Los Angeles is 3rd in the Pacific Division Standings with 85 points, two behind the Oilers and five behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Kings average 2.87 goals per game this year (20th), while they allow 2.53 GPG (2nd). Adrian Kempe leads the team with 56 points (29 G and 27 A). Anze Kopitar contributes 55 points (17 G and 38 A), while Kevin Fiala has 47 points (26 G and 21 A).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six night games at Crypto.com Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Bruins’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Bruins’ last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Kings’ last nine games following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.73%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.60).
- The Boston Bruins rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (724).
- The Boston Bruins rank 31st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (10).
Bruins vs Kings Prediction
The Bruins won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, three of the last four, and the first meeting of this season when it was 2-1 in overtime at home. The Bruins are struggling now and conceded 23 goals in the last five games, while the Kings will be very encouraged after scoring seven goals against the Hurricanes in their last game. I am backing the hosts, who aren’t a high-scoring team, to score 4+ goals, and even though I’d be surprised if the Bruins score more than two, I am going with Over. A 4-2 or 5-2 result crosses my mind. Instead of backing the Kings on a puck line, I opted for Over.