The Los Angeles Kings (25-16-10) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (32-13-10) on Saturday, February 17th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on ABC. The Kings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bruins are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kraken. Puck drop is set for 12:30 ET.

Kings vs Bruins

The Los Angeles Kings Are Coming Off A Win

Heading into today’s game, the Kings have an overall record of 25-16-10 and sit in 7th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, Los Angeles is in 4th place. On the road this season, the Kings have gone 16-7-4.

Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Kings have gone 15-11 this season. Over their last ten games, Los Angeles has gone 4-6, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games.

On the season, the Kings have a puck line record of 23-28, including going 3-7 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. So far, the Kings have been the underdog in 15 games, going 11-4 vs. the puck line in those games.

Overall, Los Angeles has 18 wins by multiple goals and has gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games. On the road, the Kings have a puck line record of 14-13 and have gone 4-6 vs. the puck line in their last ten road games.

The Kings most recently took on the Devils and secured a win with a score of 2-1. The first period saw the Kings being held without a goal, but they turned things around offensively by scoring one time in the second period and one goal in the third. Los Angeles’ offense came up with one power-play goals and added one when shorthanded. They wrapped up the game with 29 shots on goal.

Los Angeles was the underdog going into the game and picked up a win against the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 3 goals.

The Boston Bruins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Bruins have gone 17-8-4, and they are currently on a three-game losing streak at home. In the Eastern Conference, Boston is in 2nd place and has a record of 19-13 against other teams in the conference. Over their last ten games, the Bruins are 5-5, and they have a record of 1-4 in their last five games.

Overall, Boston is 32-13-10, and they have been the favorite in 48 of their 54 games this season. When favored, the Bruins have gone 28-13-8, and they have lost their last three games when they have been the favorite. Against teams from the Western Conference, Boston has gone 12-6 this season.

At home this season, the Bruins are 15-13 vs. the puck line, and they have a puck line record of 28-26 overall. So far, Boston has 24 wins by multiple goals.

Overall, the Bruins have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game, and they have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line.

Coming off a 4-1 loss at home to the Kraken, the Bruins are hoping to bounce back today. In the first period on offense, the Bruins managed to score one time, but that turned out to be the only scoring they could muster for the entire game. Boston’s’s lone goal during the game occurred at even strength. They ended with 37 shots on goal in total.

Boston took a loss vs. the puck line in the game, going into the game favored by -1.5. The over/under line for the game was 5.5, and it concluded with a combined total of 5 goals.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. The Los Angeles offense is ranked 16th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 5th in the NHL.

For the season, the over/under record of the Kings’ stands at 20-29-2. They have had 27 games during the season that exceeded the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.8 goals per game.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Bruins are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Bruins offense is 8th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the NHL.

The Bruins come in with an over/under record of 25-29-0. Over the course of the season, they have had 29 games failing to surpass the 5.5 goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 6 per game.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Los Angeles defense takes on the Bruins ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 6th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Boston Team Defense

Boston defense takes on the Kings ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.8 shots per game against Boston. They also are 4th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Kings vs Bruins Trends

• Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Although Boston has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Boston has an puck line mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-8 and an puck line mark of 1-9.

Kings vs Bruins Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to come out with a win against the Kings while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -153, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins to win outright.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Bruins to win and cover. Look for the Bruins to win this one by multiple goals over the Kings.

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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