Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

45-27-6 April 05, 2014, 10:00 PM | Rogers Arena 34-32-11


A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Los Angeles duelling Vancouver on Saturday at Rogers Arena.

Vancouver will face the 45-27-6 Kings. In totals betting, the Canucks are 29-40-8 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Kings are 20-39-19 favoring the OVER.View Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Odds and Stats.

Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Canucks as 119 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 5 at Sportsbook.

The Canucks - Kings odds would favor the Kings if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Vancouver is rated No. 22 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 2.



Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Sharks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -151 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Rangers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -124 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.4 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.1 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 14.88% while the Kings defense kills off 82.87% of their penalties.

Next up:
Los Angeles at Calgary, Wednesday, April 9th
Vancouver home to Anaheim, Monday, April 7th
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