The Los Angeles Kings (24-12-5) are slight favorites when they visit the Vancouver Canucks (19-14-10) on Thursday, January 16 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kings are -118 on the moneyline to win, while the Canucks have -102 moneyline odds.
You can watch along on ESPN+ as the Kings play the Canucks.
Kings vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
Favorite: Kings (-118)
Underdog: Canucks (-102)
Over/under: 5.5
Kings vs. Canucks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Canucks (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Kings 4 – Canucks 3
How to Bet on Kings vs. Canucks
Kings and Canucks Betting Trends
Los Angeles and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 16 of 41 games this season.
Vancouver has played 25 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.
These teams score 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game’s over/under.
Opponents of these two teams score 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
The Kings are 15-7 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
The Canucks have been an underdog in 21 games this season, and won seven (33.3%).
Kings Stats & Insights
The Kings offense’s 121 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 25th in the league.
On defense, the Kings are the strongest squad in NHL action, conceding 99 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
The team’s goal differential is ninth-best in the league at +22.
The Kings shoot 10.8% as a team, ranked 13th-best in the league.
The Kings have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 21.5 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game.
Over the past 10 games, the Kings have secured 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.
They have scored 27 goals over that span.
On the defensive end, the Kings have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Canucks Stats & Insights
The Canucks’ 124 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 20th in the league.
The Canucks’ 135 total goals given up (3.1 per game) rank 18th in the league.
They have a -11 goal differential, which ranks 19th in the league.
The Canucks are shooting 11.5% (fifth in the league).
The Canucks have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In the past 10 contests, the Canucks are 3-4-3 (50.0% of possible points).
They have put up 21 goals during that stretch.
Over on the defensive side, the Canucks have given up 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Kings Key Players to Watch
Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ top contributors with 40 points. He has 12 goals and 28 assists this season.
Adrian Kempe is contributing with 39 points (20 goals, 19 assists).
In 21 games, Darcy Kuemper has a record of 12-3-5. He has conceded 44 goals (2.11 goals against average) and has racked up 514 saves.
Canucks Key Players to Watch
Quinn Hughes is an important part of the offense for Vancouver, with 47 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 38 assists in 39 games.
Vancouver’s Conor Garland has racked up 29 total points (0.7 per game), with 11 goals and 18 assists.
Kevin Lankinen has a record of 16-8-6 in 30 games this season, conceding 78 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 719 saves and a .902 save percentage, 29th in the league.
Kings vs. Canucks Injuries
Kings: Drew Doughty: Ankle (Out), Alex Laferriere: Upper Body (Questionable)
Canucks: Dakota Joshua: Leg (Out)
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