The Los Angeles Kings (4-2-2) have -148 moneyline odds to win when they host the Utah Hockey Club (4-3-1), who have +124 odds, on Saturday, October 26 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Turn on ESPN+ to see the match unfold as the Kings and Utah Hockey Club square off.
Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club Game Info & Odds
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
Favorite: Kings (-148)
Underdog: Utah Hockey Club (+124)
Over/under: 6
Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Kings (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Kings 4 – Utah Hockey Club 2
How to Bet on Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club
Kings and Utah Hockey Club Betting Trends
In three games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
Utah has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in five of eight games this season.
These teams score six goals per game combined, zero more than this game’s over/under.
These teams surrender seven goals per game combined, one more than this game’s over/under.
The Kings have been a moneyline favorite three times this season, and won every time.
The Utah Hockey Club have been made an underdog five times this season, and won three of those games.
Kings Stats & Insights
The Kings offense’s 25 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 12th in the NHL.
The Kings rank 20th in total goals against, allowing 3.4 goals per game (27 total) in league action.
They’re ranked 20th in the league with a -2 goal differential .
The Kings shoot 10% as a team, ranked 21st-best in the league.
The Kings’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.1 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game.
They have totaled 25 goals during that span.
Defensively, the Kings have allowed 27 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 outings.
Utah Hockey Club Stats & Insights
The Utah Hockey Club have scored 23 goals this season (2.9 per game) to rank 19th in the NHL.
The Utah Hockey Club’s 29 total goals given up (3.6 per game) rank 25th in the NHL.
They have a -6 goal differential, which ranks 24th in the league.
The Utah Hockey Club are shooting 10.6% (18th in the league).
The Utah Hockey Club have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 14.6 hits and 16.1 blocked shots per game.
They are scoring at a 2.9 goals-per-game average (23 total) during that stretch.
Over on the defensive end, the Utah Hockey Club have given up 29 goals (3.6 per game) over those 10 outings.
Kings Key Players to Watch
Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ top contributors with eight points. He has three goals and five assists this season.
Alex Laferriere has four goals and three assists to total seven points (0.9 per game).
David Rittich has a record of 3-2-0. He has conceded 14 goals (3.1 goals against average) and racked up 98 saves with an .875 save percentage (50th in the league).
Utah Hockey Club Key Players to Watch
Clayton Keller’s four goals and four assists in eight games give him eight points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Nick Schmaltz has made a big impact for Utah this season with seven points, thanks to zero goals and seven assists.
Utah’s Connor Ingram is 4-1-1 this season, compiling 130 saves and allowing 21 goals (3.8 goals against average) with an .861 save percentage (56th in the league).
Kings vs. Utah Hockey Club Injuries
Kings: Drew Doughty: Ankle (Out), Arthur Kaliyev: Clavicle (Out)
Utah Hockey Club: Sam Lipkin: Undisclosed (Out), Sean Durzi: Upper Body (Out), John Marino: Back (Out)
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