Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 4/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (41-26-11) will go up against the Anaheim Ducks (26-48-5) on Saturday.

The Anaheim Ducks will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 3-1 victory against the Kings in their previous game. Anaheim compiled 27 mins in the box for this contest. The Ducks played like an average offensive team in this victory. They also had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to make the most of them. For the matchup, they scored on 3 of the 27 shots they tried.

When at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 196 goals while getting 153 on the offensive side of the ice. Anaheim Ducks opponents have tallied 318 power play opportunities (1st in the league) and have earned 87 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have accounted for 195 goals (30th in hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 283. Anaheim has attempted 2,120 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.2%. For the season, they have recorded 57 points and their points percentage comes in at .361. The Ducks have seen 2,578 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .890. Anaheim is sitting with 230 power play opportunities and they have scored 42 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 18.26%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is John Gibson. Gibson has taken the ice for 476 games throughout his pro hockey career. He has an overall record of 193-205-61 and he started in 465 games. Opponents have racked up 1,309 goals versus Gibson in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.89. Gibson has seen 14,582 shots against him and has recorded 13,273 saves. His save percentage is at .910 during his 27,182 mins guarding the cage. In his professional hockey career, Gibson has earned 249 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .535.

In their last game, Los Angeles played the Ducks in a game where the Kings ended up taking the loss by a final of 3-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Kings notched 1 goal of the 37 shots on goal they pursued.

For the year, the Los Angeles Kings are sitting with 241 goals, 93 points, as well as a points percentage of .596. They have allowed 201 goals to be scored by way of 164 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. The Kings have tallied 189 goals at even strength and 52 goals (14th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 232 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 22.41%. Los Angeles has taken 2,499 shots (9th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.64%, while allowing the opposition 2,203 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 84.96% on the other teams 246 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.9%.

For the opposition you will find Cam Talbot patrolling the crease. Talbot has accumulated a career record of 243-175-42 and has played in 483 games. Talbot's quality start percentage is 55.0% and he has made 254 quality starts in his professional career. He has compiled 12,821 saves out of the 14,033 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .914. The opposition is averaging 2.63 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,212 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 462 games and has accumulated 27,606 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Anaheim

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