Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Game preview, predictions, and odds | November 7, 2024

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings in a Pacific Division showdown on Thursday at the Crypto.com Arena. The division-leading Kings will be looking to hold off the third-place Canucks seeking to make up ground.

The Kings (8-3-3) are riding a two-game winning streak after beating the Minnesota Wild in their last outing. As for the Canucks (6-2-3), the club has strung back-to-back wins after a 6-0 pounding at the hands of the New Jersey Devils. However, both wins came against the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, meaning the Kings will be a much tougher test.

Canucks vs. Kings: Head-to-head & key numbers

• The Vancouver Canucks are 4-6 in their last 10 games against the Kings.
• The Kings took three of four games in last year’s season series.
• The Canucks dropped a 6-3 decision in their last tilt at the Crypto.com Arena.
• Brock Boeser had three goals against the Kings last season
• Kevin Fiala had six points (3G, 3A) versus Vancouver last year.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Preview

The Vancouver Canucks bounced back well after a controversial 6-0 shellacking at the hands of the New Jersey Devils. The loss set off numerous alarms, prompting the club to push the reset button. The Canucks have responded well in their two games since the defeat, albeit against teams such as the Ducks and Sharks. So, it remains to be seen how well the Canucks respond versus a Kings team that has proven to be better than anticipated this season.

The Los Angeles Kings are off to a fantastic start this year. They have exceeded expectations this season largely due to goaltender Darcy Kuemper's great first month. The Kings have played well overall and have managed to score goals while maintaining a solid defensive game. The Kings have also handled the loss of top defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) quite well.

Canucks vs. Kings: Odds & Prediction

Here’s a look at the lines for this matchup:

• The Vancouver Canucks hit the ice as the moneyline favorite at -110.
• The Kings enter the game with similar odds at -110.
• The spread is set a -220 for the Canucks at -1.5, while the Kings are at +1.5 (-275).
• The over/under is set at 5.5 with the over at -120 and the under at +100.

This game should be close. It could come down to a one-goal affair with the Kings likely maintaining their division lead over the Canucks. The game will also likely feature an over. With the offense on both sides, it’s unlikely this game will be a tight-checking 2-1 contest.

Prediction: Kings 4, Canucks 3.

Canucks vs. Kings: Betting Tips

• The Kings have won five games by three goals or more this year.
• The Kings are playing their third game in four nights.
• Kuemper is coming off a shutout in his last start.
• The Canucks are 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
• The Canucks have a +2 goal differential this year.