Utah Hockey Club vs LA Kings Prediction NHL Picks 10/26/24

In this article, we will formulate a Utah Hockey Club vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 26th, at the Crypto.com Arena.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hockey Club’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Kings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles

-Recent betting trends in games played between Utah and Los Angeles

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

Utah is Really Struggling

Utah all of a sudden is really struggling and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Ottawa Senators, they lost 4-0, and in the last game against the Colorado Avalanche, they were defeated 5-1. Karel Verjmelka started in goal and he saved 21 of the 26 shots that he faced. Utah overall is averaging 2.88 goals while their defense is giving up 3.63 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. In this game, Utah is going to need to find a way to get the offense going. Utah will meet the Sharks and Flames after this game.

Kings Looking for Second Straight Win

The Kings are looking for their second straight win after beating the San Jose Sharks in the last game. The Kings scored three goals in the first period, and that was the difference as they were able to secure the victory. Warren Foegle scored two goals and finished with four shots on goal. David Rittich saved 24 of the 26 shots that he faced. 

The Kings are averaging 3.13 goals while their defense is giving up 3.38 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th best in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. In this game, the Kings need to get out to a fast start here. 

Why the Kings Will Beat Utah

• The Kings have won 10 of their last 12-day games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in six of their last seven-day games at Crypto.com Arena.
• Utah has lost the third period in each of its three previous games as a road underdog.

Utah Hockey Club vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction

Utah is really struggling heading into this game and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Kings are averaging 3.13 goals and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Utah overall is averaging 2.88 goals per game and their offense has been a major issue heading into this game. The Kings are going to get the goal-scoring early, and they will get the job done here. Back the Kings on the puck line.