Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 3/29/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs LA Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 29th  at the Crypto.com Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Kings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and LA

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Maple Leafs and Kings.

Maple Leafs Fell Short

The Maple Leafs faced off against the San Jose Sharks in the last game and they didn’t play well enough, especially with the defense. The offense managed five goals, but they still lost in a shootout. The Maple Leafs did finish the game with 35 shots on goal. William Nylander was the top player, finishing with two goals. Joseph Woll saved 30 of the 35 shots that he faced. Two games ago, against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Maple Leafs scored seven goals, but in that game, the defense gave up only two goals. 

The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.26 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.97 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while the defense is ranked 16th. Mitch Marner has been the top player for the Maple Leafs this season, scoring 22 goals and adding 67 assists. Anthony Stolarez is expected to get the start in goal in this game. He has a 15-8-3 record and is giving up 2.4 goals per game. The Maple Leafs have won his last two starts. 

Can the Kings Get Their Offense Going?

The Kings played the Colorado Avalanche in the last game, and they looked awful. The Kins managed a grand total of zero goals, while the defense gave up four goals. David Ritcch saved 22 of the 26 shots that he faced. He wasn’t great, but the offense is going to need to find a way to get going, or this will be a long game. Two games ago, against the New York Rangers, the Kings were able to secure a 3-1 victory. 

The Kings are averaing only 2.87 goals while their defense is giving up 2.52 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th, while the defense is ranked 2nd. If they want a chance to find success in this game, getting out to a fast start is going to be a key. Getting the start for the Kings in goal is expected to be Darcy Kuemper, and he sits with a 25-9-7 record overall and is giving up 2.10 goals per game. The Kings have won the last three games he has started. 

Why the Kings Will Beat the Maple Leafs

• The Kings have won each of their last seven home games.
• The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last five games after coming off a shootout.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games following a shootout loss.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last four day games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Maple Leafs have lost the second period in each of their last four games after coming off a shootout.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs LA Kings Prediction

This game features one of those classic battles of an elite offense going against a defense that has been strong. Kuemper has been dominant heading into this game, and there is no reason to believe that is going to change, even against a good offensive team. The Maple Leafs goaltending has not been good heading into this game and their lack of any interest on that side of the ice is going to continue to be a problem. The Kings might only score three goals, but that is still going to be enough to get the job done. Back the Kings on the money line.