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LA Kings Vs Montreal Canadiens Odds, Pick, and NHL Betting Preview

Written by on December 16, 2015

It’s always fun to watch two of the best team in hockey go head to head, even when that game comes pretty early in the season. We will get a great opportunity to see a NHL betting clash of the titans when the LA Kings travel to the Bell Centre in Montreal to face the Canadiens on Thursday, December 17. Face-off is set for 7:30 PM EST on Fox Sports.

How to bet the LA Kings Vs Montreal Canadiens

Both of these teams have the ability to win straight up, and both offer good odds, with the Canadiens the slight favorites. Can the Kings cover the spread, and will these two get into a shootout that sees them eclipse the OVER/UNDER?

Why bet on the LA Kings

The Kings (19-9-2) are in the midst of a pretty brutal 6-game road trip that has seen them split the first 4 games. They have dropped their last two, and now have a road record of 8-4-2 on the season. LA does seem to raise their game when facing a tougher opponent on the road, and have gone 5-1 in their last 6 games against teams with a winning percentage of .600 or higher. They are also 9-2 straight up when going against teams with a winning record. LA also does well when they get a little bit of a break, and have gone 4-1 in their last 5 games played after a 2-day rest.

Why bet on the Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens (20-9-3) are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the league, but injuries in net have seen them drop 5 of their last 6 games. Despite those injuries, the defense is still playing well, but it is the offense that has dried up in the past couple of weeks. Montreal is another team that seems to thrive on playing better teams, and they have gone 4-1 straight up in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage of .600 or higher. The Canadiens are also a solid 6-2 in their last 8 games when playing on a day’s rest. Where they have struggled is in games against Pacific Division opponents, going just 4-10 in their last 14 games. canadiens-nhl-betting-lines

Expert Pick and Betting Prediction

This is sure to be an incredibly fun game to watch, and one that is pretty tough to call. While the Canadiens have been struggling of late, they are long overdue for a win, which I think they will get here. I would not be surprised to see this one got to OT. My pick: LA Kings 2 Montreal 3