Kings vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - Nov. 29

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The Los Angeles Kings (11-6-7) take on the Vancouver Canucks (10-13-2) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings were defeated by the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Canucks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which team we predict will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

The Canucks' offense has scored 36 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 41 goals. They have had 41 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored 10 goals (24.4%). They are 3-5-2 over those games.

Kings vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-173)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings are 4-7-11 in overtime matchups as part of an 11-6-7 overall record.
  • Los Angeles has 16 points (7-2-2) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • The five times this season the Kings finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
  • Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
  • The Kings have scored three or more goals in 14 games (8-0-6, 22 points).
  • In the 11 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 14 points after finishing 6-3-2.
  • In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 5-6-5 (15 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 6-0-2 to record 14 points.

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (10-13-2 overall) have posted a record of 4-2-6 in matchups that have required OT this season.
  • Vancouver has earned 12 points (5-3-2) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Canucks recorded just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Vancouver has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Canucks have scored more than two goals 14 times, earning 20 points from those matchups (9-3-2).
  • This season, Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered 12 points with a record of 5-4-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 2-7-1 (five points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 8-6-1 to record 17 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
27th 2.71 Goals Scored 3.04 16th
7th 2.67 Goals Allowed 3.72 31st
13th 28.9 Shots 27 19th
8th 26.3 Shots Allowed 30.4 25th
27th 14.86% Power Play % 21.59% 13th
16th 80.52% Penalty Kill % 70.45% 32nd

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