| MATCHUP | Boston Bruins | Los Angeles Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-2 | 0-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -205 | -1.5 170 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (105) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Bruins vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
Boston is playing a game late on Friday night against the Ducks, which is not included in this article. The Bruins are 5-2-0 this season after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Boston had their lead cut to 4-3 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to pull away with the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 38-26, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston was led by Fraser Minten, who had two goals, while Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 out of 38 shots, which was a .921 save percentage.
Prior to that win, Boston defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-1 and the Mammoth by a score of 6-1. The Bruins have scored 3.71 goals per game and they have allowed 2.29 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 76.0% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led the team with two goals and six assists, while Jeremy Swayman is 5-1-0 with a 1.99 goals against average and a .930 save percentage this season.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 0-3-2 this year after they lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Kings out shot Edmonton by a total of 40-17, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. LA was led by Brandt Clarke, who had one goal, while Kuemper allowed three goals and Forsberg stopped all nine shots he faced in the loss.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 2-1 and the Panthers by a score of 2-1. The Kings have scored 2.20 goals per game and they have allowed 4.20 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 57.9% on the penalty kill this season. Brandt Clarke has led the team with one goal and three assists, while Darcy Kuemper is 0-3-1 with a 4.53 goals against average and an .847 save percentage this year.
Bruins vs Kings Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup playing very well in recent games, as they have won three games in a row prior to their game on Friday night. The Bruins are 2-1-0 on the road this year, while the Kings are 0-2-0 at home. Los Angeles is looking for their first win of the season, but they have scored just one goal in each of their last three. The Kings did play better against Edmonton last time out and the defense is improving, so I will take them to get their first win here.