Anaheim- Los Angeles: Anaheim +1.5

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April 9, 2024

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Our pick: Anaheim- Los Angeles: Anaheim +1.5

10.04.2024 04:07

This game could be a trap for favored Los Angeles. The Kings have won 3 in a row and put themselves in a good position to stay in the playoffs, but they were under a lot of pressure in their game against Vancouver and only beat a weak San Jose 2-1. Fans will hopefully see a playable version of their team when the playoffs kick off in two weeks.

But this game is an urban derby, and Anaheim (despite still being one of the worst teams in the competition) hasn’t been playing poorly lately. They grabbed a point for a tie in regulation time, tying the game with St. Louis at 5-5 with two goals late. For once, he was more active. The Ducks had 38 shots, an awful lot for them. They lost away in Seattle earlier, but they also managed to beat Calgary away.

In advanced stats, they have an even better record than the Kings over the last eight days. They are at 49 percent in expected goals, the Kings are at 44 percent. They’re even fifth in the NHL in the percentage of dangerous shots on goal with a 61 percent record. The Kings are right in the middle of the table at 50 percent. They have a 13 percent shooting success rate.

The Kings are still the favorite, but this is a game that is important to the Ducks as the last game of a messed up season and they would love to make it difficult for their rival to make the playoffs.

What to bet on: A city derby is always a different type of game. The Kings have power, but the Ducks have played pretty well lately and will want to win this game a little more than others. Playing the home handicap may pay off.

Trust: 8/10

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