The Montreal Canadiens (33-18-10) and Los Angeles Kings (25-22-14) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Kings are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-130o / +110u). The Kings are a -125 favorite to win outright, while the Canadiens are +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Canadiens vs. Kings predictions and NHL picks.
Canadiens vs. Kings Odds, Pick
| Canadiens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -230 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | +105 |
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +190 | 5.5 -130o / 110u | -125 |
Canadiens vs. Kings Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-230), Kings -1.5 (+190)
Canadiens vs. Kings Over/Under: 5.5 (-130o / +110u)
Canadiens vs. Kings Moneyline: Canadiens +105, Kings -125
Canadiens vs. Kings Preview, Prediction
Action PRO projects Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson for 2.34 blocks today, an excellent 12.4% edge against the market when compared to his 1.5 line.
He's averaging 1.98 blocks per game this season across 58 contests.
Matheson will face a Kings offense that ranks 12th in the NHL in percentage of shot attempts blocked with 30.79%.
Back him tonight to go over his blocks line against Los Angeles.
Best Bet: Mike Matheson Over 1.5 Blocks (-125, DraftKings)
