by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Thursday, April 28, 2022
Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
Where to Watch: SNP
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Kings +105, Canucks -125; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Kings +105, Canucks -125; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Kings +105, Canucks -125; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 43-27-10 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Vancouver Canucks: 39-30-11 (5th place, Pacific Division)
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Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Preview and Analysis
Recent Form
Los Angeles Kings: 6-4-0 last 10
Vancouver Canucks: 7-2-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings Analysis
The Kings are coming into this game with 96 points, a 43-27-10 record overall, and they are 22-11-6 in their road games this regular season where they will be in this game. They have won 5 of their last 6 games and are coming into this one on a 4 game winning streak. Their last loss was against the Colorado Avalanche while their 5 wins in that span came against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Anaheim Ducks, the Blackhawks again, and the Ducks again in their last game. They won that game at home 4-2. They still have a game against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday that needs to be played first so this will be the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Thursday night. In their game against the Ducks, Arthur Kaliyev, Alexander Edler, Alex Iafallo, and Matt Roy each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Arthur Kaliyev, Alex Iafallo, Matt Roy, and Andreas Athanasiou led the team in shots on net in that game with 4 each. Jonathan Quick was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 21 shots with 19 saves and a .905 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 232 goals this season averaging 2.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 230 goals against them allowing 2.9 goals per game.
Vancouver Canucks Analysis
The Canucks are coming into this game with 89 points, a 39-30-11 record overall, and they are 19-14-7 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They have lost 3 of their last 4 games but are coming into this one off of a win in their last game which snapped a 3 game losing streak that they were on. Their 3 losses in that span were against the Ottawa Senators, the Minnesota Wild, and the Calgary Flames while their win came against the Seattle Kraken in their last game. They won that game at home 5-2. Quinn Hughes, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Sheldon Dries, J. T. Miller, and Luke Schenn each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Elias Pettersson led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Spencer Martin was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 32 shots with 30 saves and a .938 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 244 goals this season averaging 3.1 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 231 goals against them allowing 2.9 goals per game.
Kings vs Canucks Prediction
The Kings are coming into this game as a slight underdog with the current betting odds. They have been playing very well in their recent games winning their last 4 straight and they have been on fire ever since getting a bunch of their players back from injury. The Kings have already clinched their spot in the playoffs but they will be looking to keep on their winning streak, gaining steam coming into the playoffs. They are going up against a Canucks team that has also been playing very well recently and is coming off of a win in their last game but a recent 3 game losing streak ruined their chances of making it to the playoffs and they really have nothing left to play for in this game. The Kings are the better team here and they have been playing very well recently. The best bet here is on the Kings to win this game.
Kings Canucks Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Thursday, April 28, 2022 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Kings 4 Canucks 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 11-18 (-2.4 Units) ML in a road game where where the total is 6 or more. 42-62 (-9.8 Units) ML vs. division opponents. 16-9 UNDER in a road game where where the total is 6 or more.
Vancouver Canucks: 18-6 (+15.6 Units) ML off a home win against a division rival. 35-31 (+4.8 Units) ML after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games. 8-2 UNDER revenging a loss where team scored 1 or less goals.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: M. Anderson (D) Early May - Upper Body injury. D. Doughty (D) out for season - Wrist injury. S. Walker (D) out for season - Lower Body injury.
Vancouver Canucks: T. Demko (G) Ques Thurs - Undisclosed injury. T. Pearson (LW) Ques Fri - Upper Body injury. T. Poolman (D) out for season - Migraine. J. Halak (G) out for season - Hand injury. M. Ferland (LW) out for season - Concussion. B. Horvat (C) Early May - Lower Body injury. N. Hoglander (LW) Out indefinitely - Groin injury. B. Keeper (D) Out indefinitely - Leg injury. B. Sutter (C) out for season - Illness.
Notable Quotes
“That was so much fun. Probably the most memorable game of my career and super exciting to do it with the guys in that room. They’re so supportive and just a fun atmosphere to be in.” - Mark Kastelic on their win against the Canadiens on Saturday night.
“A little bit of an ouch.” - Bruce Boudreau on the reason for Thatcher Demko missing their game against the Kraken on Tuesday night.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Athanasiou, Andreas
C Kopitar, Anze
RW Kempe, Adrian
LD Edler, Alexander
RD Roy, Matt
G Quick, Jonathan
Vancouver Canucks
LW Garland, Conor
C Miller, J.T.
RW Chiasson, Alex
LD Ekman-Larsson, Oliver
RD Myers, Tyler
G Martin, Spencer
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: A. Kopitar (66)
Goals: A. Kempe (34)
Assists: A. Kopitar (47)
GAA: J. Quick (2.58)
Vancouver Canucks
Points: J. Miller (97)
Goals: E. Pettersson (32)
Assists: J. Miller (66)
GAA: S. Martin (1.69)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Todd McLellan (3rd season)
Vancouver Canucks: Bruce Boudreau (1st season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
