Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 12/20/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+220) Kings (-275)

The Los Angeles Kings (17-12-5) will try to beat the Anaheim Ducks (9-20-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The line on this contest has Anaheim at +220 while Los Angeles is sitting at -275. The total comes in at 7.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory over the Oilers in the last game they played. Anaheim garnered 17 penalty minutes in this contest. The Ducks had a good offensive output in the victory. In addition, they had 2 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 of the 17 shots they put on net.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have 116 power play opportunities (8th in the NHL) and have come away with 38 goals in those attempts. The Ducks have had 1,204 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .890. Anaheim has taken 949 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.1%. While at even strength, the Ducks have given up 95 goals while earning 63 themselves. Anaheim has accounted for 88 power play chances and they have notched 14 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 15.91%. For the current campaign, they have scored 21 points and their points percentage comes in at .328. In regard to scoring goals, the Anaheim Ducks have accounted for 77 goals (30th in pro hockey) this season and have conceded 133.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be John Gibson. Gibson has participated in 400 games during his professional hockey career. He has accumulated an overall mark of 171-162-54 and he has gotten the start in 392 games. Opponents have scored 1,043 goals versus Gibson in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.74. Gibson has had 12,039 shot attempts taken against him and he has 10,996 total saves. He has a save percentage of .913 in his 22,863 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his career, Gibson has recorded 215 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .548.

The last time they were on the ice, Los Angeles squared up with the Sharks in a matchup where the Kings got the tie by a final score of 2-2. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing and converted 1 out of those chances. The Kings tallied 2 goals out of the 41 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Kings have accumulated 81 goals at even strength and 28 goals (6th in the league) while on the power play. Los Angeles has taken 1,117 shots (2nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.76%, while allowing their opponents 1,007 shots. So far this year, the Los Angeles Kings have tallied 109 goals, 39 points, and a points percentage of .574. They have granted a total of 122 goals to be scored by of a combination of 88 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 121 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.14%. They have a penalty kill rate of 70.94% on their oppositions 117 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.9%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jonathan Quick in the crease. Quick has compiled a career record of 367-270-81 and has been in net for 733 contests. Quick's percentage of quality starts sits at 53.6% and he has accumulated 387 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has compiled 18,019 stops out of the 19,763 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .912. Teams are averaging 2.45 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,744 goals altogether. He has started in 722 games and has played 42,719 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim (+220)

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