Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 12/10/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-125) Canadiens (+104)

Bell Centre is where the Montreal Canadiens (13-11-2) will attempt to beat the Los Angeles Kings (14-11-4) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Kings at -125 and the Canadiens are coming in at +104. The over/under is 7.

The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 5-0 defeat against the Maple Leafs in the last game they played. Los Angeles accumulated 11 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 2 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Kings had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. In the game, they weren't able to score on any of the 29 shots they put on goal.

Get all of our NHL Parlay Picks

While playing at even strength, the Kings have allowed 77 goals while notching 70 as an offensive unit. Los Angeles Kings opponents have 96 power play opportunities (5th in pro hockey) and have scored 27 goals in those attempts. In reference to their scoring, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 96 goals (7th in pro hockey) so far this year and have surrendered 104. Los Angeles has tried 933 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.3%. For the current season, they have 32 points and their points percentage comes in at .552. The Kings thus far have had 868 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .880. Los Angeles comes into the game with 102 power play opportunities and they have scored 26 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 25.49%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jonathan Quick. Throughout his time in hockey, Quick has recorded 387 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .537. His save percentage currently sits at .912 during his 42,658 minutes on the ice. Quick has seen 19,737 shots against him and he has 17,999 saves. Opponents have tallied 1,738 goals against Quick in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.44. He has compiled an overall record of 367-270-80 and was named the starter in 721 games. Quick has played in 732 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, Montreal faced off against the Kraken in an outing where the Canadiens ended up with the victory by a score of 4-2. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Canadiens recorded 4 goals out of the 16 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Canadiens have scored 64 goals at even strength and 13 goals (30th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Montreal has attempted 760 shots (27th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.13%, while allowing the opposition 856 shots. For the season, the Montreal Canadiens have 77 goals, 28 points, and a points percentage of .538. They have permitted 92 goals to be scored by of a combination of 74 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 80 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.25%. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.78% on their oppositions 89 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.3%.

For the opposition you will find Sam Montembeault protecting the goal. His opposition is averaging 3.46 goals per game and he has yielded 218 goals overall. Montembeault's rate of quality starts comes out to 43.1% and he has made 25 quality starts in his NHL career. He has started in 58 games and has racked up 3,780 minutes. Montembeault has amassed a lifetime mark of 22-28-11 and has been in goal for 72 games. He has compiled 1,838 stops out of the 2,056 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .894.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Montreal (+104) and under 6.5 goals

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here