The Vancouver Canucks (6-2-3) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (8-3-3) on Thursday, November 7th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on ESPN+. The Canucks 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 10:30 ET.

Canucks vs Kings

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

Vancouver improved to 6-2-3 with a 3-2 road win over the Sharks. The Canucks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

San Jose took the lead in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Pius Suter led the way for Vancouver, scoring twice in the win.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 8-3-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but a goal from Chicago with 31 seconds left tied it, and the Blackhawks eventually won in a shootout.

The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals went over that line.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the Canucks’ offense with two goals in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his season total to four. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season. Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but was held scoreless in the first period before Suter netted his third goal of the season at 14:41 in the second period.

Suter’s second goal came with just 26 seconds left in the game, securing the win for the Canucks. Vancouver’s offense recorded 25 giveaways and none of their goals came on power plays.

Kings Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere netted two goals for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, while also picking up his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, now with 4 and 5 on the year.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They had 13 giveaways and scored in each period, including Laferriere’s 7th goal on a power play in the first period.

Vancouver Team Defense

Defensively, the Canucks will look to tighten up after giving up the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 24 hits and 5 takeaways.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.

Canucks vs Kings Trends

• Vancouver has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 5-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
• Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Canucks have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.

Canucks vs Kings Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Kings to secure a victory over the Canucks at home. With the moneyline currently set at -107, I’m locking in my bet on the Kings straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Kings winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Kings straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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