Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 4/13/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Fox Sports Prime Ticket

The Anaheim Ducks (23-46-12) host the Los Angeles Kings (46-25-10) at Honda Center on Thursday.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-0 win against the Canucks in their previous contest . Los Angeles had 14 penalty mins in this matchup. Moreover, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but didn't convert it into a score. The Kings had an average offensive performance in the win. While out there on the ice, they earned a goal on 3 of the 28 shots they attempted.

In terms of scoring goals, the Los Angeles Kings have racked up 269 goals (11th in pro hockey) on the year and have conceded 251. For the season, the have a total of 102 points and their points percentage is .630. Los Angeles has 261 power play chances and they have tallied 66 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 25.29%. While at even strength, the Kings have surrendered 186 goals while having 203 of their own. Los Angeles has attempted 2,622 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.3%. The Kings have seen 2,265 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .889. Los Angeles Kings opponents have earned 267 power play opportunities (9th in the NHL) and have a total of 65 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Pheonix Copley. Over the course of his time in hockey, Copley has earned 35 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .574. He has a save percentage of .902 for his 3,798 minutes on the ice. Copley has had 1,799 shots against him and has accrued 1,622 total saves. Opponents have notched 177 goals versus Copley in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.80. He has amassed an overall record of 40-15-6 and he has started in 61 games. Copley has participated in 68 games during his hockey career.

In their last game, Anaheim opposed the Canucks in a game where the Ducks ended up taking the loss by a mark of 3-2. The Ducks earned 2 goals of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 5 attempts on the power play in this matchup and netted 1 out of those attempts.

The Ducks have accumulated 167 goals at even strength and 36 goals (30th in the NHL) while on the power play. Anaheim has attempted 2,302 shots (27th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 8.82%, while allowing their opponents 3,171 shots. This season, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 203 goals, 58 points, in addition to a points percentage of .358. They have permitted 330 goals to be scored by way of 254 goals at even strength and 76 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 227 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 15.86%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 72.06% on the other teams 272 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.6%.

Across the rink you will find John Gibson in net. His opponents are averaging 2.83 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,160 goals overall. Gibson's percentage of quality starts comes out to 54.2% and he has qualified for 228 quality starts in his hockey career. He has started in 421 games and has played 24,620 mins. Gibson has earned a lifetime mark of 180-178-59 and has been in goal for 430 contests. He has a tally of 12,071 stops out of the 13,231 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .912.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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