Kings vs Maple Leafs Prediction 11/13/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 13th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 8-5-4 this year after they defeated Montreal by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Los Angeles trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored three times in the second and twice in the third to pull away with the win. The Kings out shot Montreal by a total of 26-22, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Armia, Byfield, Fiala, Foegele, and Edmundson, while Kuemper stopped 21 out of 22 shots, which was a .955 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Penguins by a score of 3-2, but did lose to the Panthers by a score of 5-2 before that. The Kings have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 20 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with six goals and 12 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added three goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 6-3-3 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 8-8-1 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Toronto cut the deficit to 4-3 in the third period, but allowed a goal with about 10 minutes left to seal the loss. The Maple Leafs out shot Boston by a total of 33-32, won 59.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Lorentz, McMann, and Ekman-Larsson, while Stolarz stopped eight out of 11 shots and Hildeby stopped 19 out of 21 shots. 

Prior to that game, Toronto lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 5-4 and the Bruins by a score of 5-3. The Maple Leafs have lost three games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 17 points. Toronto has scored 3.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.82 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with eight goals and 16 assists, while John Tavares has added nine goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Anthony Stolarz, who is 6-5-1 with a 3.51 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this season. 

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won each of their last four road games.
• The Maple Leafs have lost four of their last five home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last three road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kings have won the third period in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Kings’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last seven games.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• William Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances.
• John Tavares has scored a goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last three games at Scotiabank Arena.
• William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances in night games at Scotiabank Arena.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in eight of the Kings’ last nine road games.
• Corey Perry has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Maple Leafs.
• Brandt Clarke has recorded at least one assist in four of the Kings’ last five road games.

Kings vs Maple Leafs Prediction 

Toronto comes into this matchup trying to snap their three game losing streak, but they have allowed five goals in all of those losses. The Maple Leafs are 7-4-1 at home this year, while the Kings are 7-1-2 on the road. Los Angeles has won three of their last four games and they are the much better defensive team in this contest. Toronto is dealing with a bunch of injuries right now, including one to Matthews, so give me the Kings here.

David Racey's Pick: Kings ML