Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) vs Vancouver Canucks (26-20-11)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00 pm (crypto.com Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -175 / Vancouver Canucks +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 26th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 26-20-11 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vancouver led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Canucks were outshot by a total of 32-15, won 53.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from DeBrusk, while Silovs stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Canucks lost to Vegas by a score of 3-1 but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 2-1 before that. Vancouver has won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 63 points. Vancouver has scored 2.74 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 81.2% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes (day-to-day) has led Vancouver with 14 goals, 45 assists, and 136 shots on goal, while Elias Pettersson has added 11 goals, 24 assists, and 93 shots on goal this year. Kevin Lankinen is 19-9-7 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 31-17-7 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Los Angeles trailed 2-1 after the second period, but they scored four times in the third for the win. The Kings were outshot by a total of 23-19, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Fiala, Foegele, Moore (2), and Edmundson, while Kuemper stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Kings defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 5-3 but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 2-1 before that. Los Angeles has won five of their last six games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 69 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 25 goals, 23 assists, and 166 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 13 goals, 33 assists, and 71 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 18-6-6 with a 2.21 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this season.
Why the Kings will beat the Canucks
- The Kings have won each of their last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canucks have lost three of their last four road games.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites against the Canucks.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canucks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Canucks’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four night games against the Canucks following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven night 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 Kings’ last eight games as favorites.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last four night games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in five of the Kings’ last six games.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in 21 of the Kings’ last 24 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Phillip Danault has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last four games against the Canucks at Crypto.com Arena.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in four of the Canucks’ last five games as underdogs.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Canucks as underdogs.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last seven Wednesday road games.
- Jake DeBrusk has scored the first goal in three of the Canucks’ last four night games.
Canucks vs Kings Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup playing some very strong hockey over the last few weeks and they will be at home for this game. The Kings are 19-3-2 at home this year, while the Canucks are 15-10-4 on the road. Vancouver continues to have issues scoring on a consistent basis, as they have scored two goals or fewer in five of their last six games, and they will face one of the best defensive teams in the NHL in this game. The Kings have allowed 2.53 goals against per game this season and their offense has really played well during their last six games. Take the Kings -1.5 here.