The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Los Angeles and Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, with the host Kings 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 Los Angeles Kings as -149 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-2 victory for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Kings bring a 22-17-4 record to the battle against the 20-20-4 Lightning. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Los Angeles go 14-21-8 so far and the Lightning go 22-17-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 9 (Los Angeles Kings) and the No. 16 (Tampa Bay Lightning) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.56 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 24 at 3 goals allowed. The Kings power play is averaging 17.32% while the Lightning defense kills off 79.87% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Blue Jackets on January 13. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -131 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 3-2 Sportsbook at home against the Jets. Bettors on Los Angeles at -195 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
- Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- Los Angeles is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Anaheim, Tuesday, January 17th
Los Angeles home to San Jose, Wednesday, January 18th
