The rivalry between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings is an intense one, but that has not meant it has been even on the scoreboards. The Ducks have won seven of the past 10 games between the two squads, but Anaheim fell just short of a comeback in the last meeting with the Kings winning 3-2.
After coming within one point of the Pacific Division lead, the Ducks have gone 2-4-1 while averaging 2.1 goals per game. Anaheim has had an odd trend of struggling in the second period which reared it’s ugly head when they allowed three goals in six minutes during the second frame against Florida in their last game. Rickard Rakell has relished his time against the Kings, as the center has two goals and two assists against LA this season.
The Kings have been as stable as Jell-O in house construction lately, as they have surrendered 21 goals in their past five games. Goalies have just been plain getting beat, as LA has only surrendered 25.4 shots per game in their past five and that number is greatly increased by the 39 shots Florida put on net. Youngster Tanner Pearson is red-hot with the third-year player notching four goals and three assists in the past three games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Kings were listed as 119 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Sunday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.3-2.1 win for the Ducks on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Anaheim Ducks currently sport a record of 30-19-10. The Los Angeles Kings are 28-25-4. Betting totals have seen the Ducks post a 18-27-14 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Kings have gone 17-26-14 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 7-rated Los Angeles Kings taking on the No. 19-rated Anaheim Ducks in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.59 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.53 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 19.79% while the Kings defense kills off 84.44% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Anaheim lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Panthers on February 17. Bettors who backed the Panthers at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Colorado, Tuesday, February 21st
Anaheim at Arizona, Monday, February 20th