Montreal Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 2/5/2025

The Montreal Canadiens (25-23-5) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (27-17-6) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on ESPN+. Both the Canadiens and Kings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 ET.

Canadiens vs Kings

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The Montreal Canadiens Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens’ record dropped to 25-23-5. Montreal entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.

The Canadiens didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. By then, Pittsburgh had already scored twice, including a goal at 19:15 in the third period to seal the win.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 27-17-6. 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 for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals surpassed that mark, and the Kings failed to cover the puck line.

Montreal Offense Breakdown

Montreal’s offense was held to just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak finding the net for the first time this season. Dvorak scored 5:32 into the third period, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, and Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist.

The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 20 giveaways. They were also shut out on the power play.

Kings Offense Breakdown

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Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with the first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year at 8:12 in the third period, after the Blackhawks had tied the game 2-2.

Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and had 13 giveaways.

Montreal Team Defense

Montreal’s defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with the first coming at 15:57 of the first period and the second at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, but they allowed an empty-net goal with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings struggled in the third period, giving up three goals to the Blackhawks, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.

Canadiens vs Kings Trends

  • Through their last five road contests, the Canadiens offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Montreal posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • In their last five games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
  • Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
  • Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 0-5.

Canadiens vs Kings Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Kings is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -243, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

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

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.


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