Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings 3/18/23 – The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings. Both teams have met once this season with Vancouver coming out victorious. However, the Los Angeles Kings were favored to win this game by the NHL betting trends.
Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings
Date & Time: Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena
Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds
Canucks
Moneyline: +195
Puckline: +1.5 (-128)
Total: 6.5 over (-101)
Kings
Moneyline: -244
Puckline: -1.5 (+104)
Total: 6.5 under (-122)
Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings Analysis
Vancouver Canucks was a favorite to win their last game against the Arizona Coyotes, yet ultimately fell 3-2. Elias Pettersson scored one goal and added an assist, while Anthony Beauvillier contributed two assists as well. Thatcher Demko stopped 24 out of 27 shots faced for Vancouver. This season, the Canucks offense has been quite productive. They rank 11th in goals per game and 22nd in shots per game, having scored four or more goals in five of their last eight matches. On defense, Vancouver has been about average this year; ranking 31st in goals against per game and 14th in shots against per game. Vancouver will not make the postseason.
Los Angeles Kings had been the favorite in their previous game and came out on top by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1. Carl Grundstrom scored one goal and provided an assist, Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, and Viktor Arvidsson each scored once. Pheonix Copley displayed outstanding goaltending this season, stopping 29 of 30 shots he faced. Los Angeles has been highly productive offensively this season, ranking 10th in goals per game and 10th in shots per game. The Kings scored four or more goals in six of their last eight matches. Los Angeles ranks highly on defense, yet their goaltending has been inconsistent; they rank 17th in goals against per game and fifth in shots against per game. Los Angeles is currently sitting atop the Pacific Division with a five-point lead over the Edmonton Oilers and six points over Seattle Kraken in that division. Furthermore, LA holds an eight-point advantage over the Winnipeg Jets who would hold the final Wild Card spot should Los Angeles miss out on top three in their division. All indications point towards them making the playoffs this year.
Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings Against the Spread
Under is 3-0-1 in Canucks last 4 vs. Pacific. Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Canucks are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Canucks last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0-1 in Kings last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 3-0-1 in Kings last 4 vs. Pacific. Kings are 8-0 in their last 8 vs. Pacific. The Kings are 8-1 in their last 9 home games. Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
Vancouver Canucks vs Los Angeles Kings Free Pick
Both teams have been on fire recently. Both squads boast good offensive numbers this season, though Los Angeles boasts the edge in defense and goaltending. Home advantage also plays a factor, and NHL betting experts predict that Los Angeles will take this matchup.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (+104)
