The Boston Bruins (30-32-9) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (38-21-9) on Sunday, March 23rd. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on ESPN+. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Bruins vs Kings

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston moved closer to the .500 mark with a 2-0 win over the Kraken, improving to 30-32-9. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau opening the scoring at 3:23. Charlie Coyle added a goal at 9:57, giving the Bruins all the offense they needed. The defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Kings dropped to 38-21-9 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line and the total of 6 goals was surpassed with a combined 7 goals.

Los Angeles built a 2-0 lead before the Blackhawks scored three unanswered goals. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, and Phillip Danault added a goal to put them ahead 3-2. However, the Blackhawks’ Tyler Bertuzzi scored with 31 seconds remaining to force the game into a shootout.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense was held to two goals in their 2-0 win over the Kraken. Justin Brazeau scored his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, netting a power-play goal at the 10:03 mark in the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored both of their goals in the first period, with Brazeau opening the scoring 3:23 into the game.

Kings Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere led the Kings with two goals, the first on a power play, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his fourth assist. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the year.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. They scored once in each of the three periods, with Laferriere’s first goal coming at 16:03 in the first period. His second goal followed at 1:23 in the second period, and Danault’s goal came at 8:12 in the third.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was stellar in their previous game, shutting out the Kraken in a 2-0 victory. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense tallied 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Los Angeles appeared to be in control, but their defense faltered late, allowing Chicago to score three times in the 3rd period, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage.

Bruins vs Kings Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Boston posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
• In their last three home games, Los Angeles has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 0. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Kings have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Bruins have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.

Bruins vs Kings Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Kings are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -244, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Bruins to cover. Even if the Kings secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Bruins should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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