The Los Angeles Kings will attempt to win their fifth straight game when they face-off vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Kings toppled the Panthers last night and have won five of their last six games. But it may be a tough task to knock off the Lightning, who have the best record in the NHL and are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games at home.
- Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU and ATS in its last eight games.
- The total has gone OVER in four of Tampa Bay’s last five games at home.
- Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last five games vs Tampa Bay.
The Kings have started to regain momentum in their hunt for the playoffs and sit fifth in the Western Conference standings. Los Angeles is playing in their sixth set of back-to-back games this season and has had mixed results on the tail end of a back-to-back at 3-3 SU. But if backers are looking for any trend to support a wager on the Kings, they should note that Los Angeles is 8-4 SU in 12 road games vs Eastern Conference teams.
Something will have to give when these two teams meet as their strengths counter each other. The Lightning is the highest scoring team in the league at 3.6 goals per game while the Kings are the best defensive team in the league, allowing 2.4 goals per game. But Tampa Bay has the edge in the win column as the Bolts have won three straight vs the Kings, outscoring them 12-3 in those games.
The total opened at 5.5 and an OVER should be heavily considered by bettors. The OVER has hit in six of Tampa’s last seven games and as mentioned, the Lightning is an offensive powerhouse. The total also went OVER when these two teams met in November.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Los Angeles Kings opened as 184 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Kings to win this game 3-2.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning currently sport a record of 37-14-3. The Los Angeles Kings are 30-19-5. Betting totals have seen the Lightning post a 33-21 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Kings have gone 23-29-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Kings - Lightning odds would favor the Lightning if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tampa Bay is rated No. 20 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Tampa Bay Lightning No. 1-ranked offense (3.59 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.39 goals per game allowed. The Lightning Sportsbook has clicked at a 24.19% rate while the Kings have a 84.78% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 3-1 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Panthers. They won as -103 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 5-2 Sportsbook at home against the Canucks. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -257 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
- Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Tampa Bay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
- Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Carolina, Tuesday, February 13th
Tampa Bay at Toronto, Monday, February 12th
