NHL Betting Preview - Vancouver Canucks Underdogs vs Los Angeles Kings at Vancouver
The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Vancouver and Los Angeles Kings on Monday, with the host Canucks trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Vancouver Canucks as 171 underdogs earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.4-1.9 win for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Los Angeles Kings have seen them go 46-27-5 so far this season, while the Canucks are at 29-36-13. In totals betting, the Vancouver Canucks are 28-30-20, while the Kings are 26-31-21. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs Los Angeles injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 29-ranked Vancouver Canucks and the No. 11-rated Los Angeles Kings in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vancouver's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.29 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.35 goals allowed. The Canucks power play is averaging 16.02% while the Kings defense kills off 81.18% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Stars at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Stars at +132 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
The Canucks were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Ducks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Vancouver at +273 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Calgary, Tuesday, April 5th
Vancouver at Edmonton, Wednesday, April 6th