Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins Prediction, 2/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA

TV: NESN

The Los Angeles Kings (24-16-10) are hitting the road to TD Garden on Saturday where they will try to beat the Boston Bruins (32-11-10).

The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 7-0 defeat to the Sabres their last time out. Los Angeles compiled 4 minutes in the box for this matchup. The Kings left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. In the game, they walked away having not converted any of the 33 shots they put on goal.

Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 156 power play tries (22nd in the NHL) and have tallied 20 goals in those attempts. The Kings so far have had 1,406 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .905. Los Angeles has attempted 1,676 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.3%. When playing at even strength, the Kings have conceded 114 goals while scoring 121 themselves. Los Angeles has accumulated 161 power play chances and they have scored 34 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 21.12%. For the current season, they have scored 58 points and their points % is .580. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 155 goals (19th in hockey) for the season and have allowed 134.

The player between the pipes for this game is David Rittich. Opponents have notched 468 goals versus Rittich in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.83. Rittich has participated in 185 contests throughout his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .905 during his 9,938 minutes guarding the cage. He has earned a record of 85-53-24 and he has gotten the start in 162 games. In his career, Rittich has 86 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .531. Rittich has had 4,950 shot attempts against him and has recorded 4,482 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Boston went up against the Lightning in a game where the Bruins got the tie by a final score of 2-2. The Bruins scored 2 goals out of the 38 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 6 power play attempts in this one but were not able to net one.

On the campaign, the Boston Bruins have earned 178 goals, 74 points, in addition to a points percentage of .698. They have allowed 136 goals to be scored by of a combination of 101 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. The Bruins have accumulated 138 goals at even strength and 40 goals (8th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 167 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.95%. Boston has attempted 1,587 shots (19th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.22%, while allowing the opposition 1,644 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.87% on the other teams 193 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 91.7%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Jeremy Swayman defending the goal. Swayman has accrued a lifetime mark of 70-28-14 and has participated in 117 games. Swayman's percentage of quality starts sits at 67.3% and he has 74 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has accounted for 2,921 stops out of the 3,173 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .921. His opponents are averaging 2.27 goals per contest and he has yielded 252 goals altogether. He has made the start in 110 games and has been on the ice for 6,664 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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