Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 10/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

The Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1-0) will try to beat the Los Angeles Kings (1-0-2) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the losing side of the ice with a 8-7 defeat against the Senators their last time out. Los Angeles earned 19 penalty mins in this contest. The Kings had a impressive offensive output in the loss. In addition, they had 5 attempts on the power play and were able to score 3 goals. For the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 7 of the 26 shots they attempted.

While at even strength, the Kings have allowed 7 goals while notching 7 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles Kings opponents have tallied 16 power play opportunities (3rd in the league) and have earned 4 goals in those chances. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have racked up 11 goals (12th in the league) for the season and have allowed 11. Los Angeles has tried 83 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 13.3%. For the current season, they have accumulated 4 points and their points percentage is sitting at .667. The Kings so far have had 99 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .889. Los Angeles has compiled 15 power play chances and they have notched 4 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 26.67%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. The opposition has racked up 863 goals versus Kuemper in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.55. Kuemper has been involved in 359 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .916 for his 20,267 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled a win-loss record of 166-121-45 and was named the starter in 341 games. During his career on the ice, Kuemper is sitting with 189 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .554. Kuemper has had 10,257 shots against him and has accrued 9,394 saves.

In their last contest, Toronto went up against the Penguins in a matchup where the Maple Leafs got the win by a mark of 4-2. They had 3 power play chances in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Maple Leafs earned 4 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking.

Toronto has attempted 103 shots (7th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 7.77%, while allowing the opposition 73 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.57% on their oppositions 14 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 93.2%. They have recorded 9 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 0.00%. The Maple Leafs have earned 8 goals at even strength and 0 goals (29th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 5 goals to be scored by way of 2 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have 8 goals, 4 points, in addition to a points percentage of .667.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Anthony Stolarz protecting the net. He has racked up 2,100 saves out of 2,303 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .912. Stolarz has accumulated a lifetime record of 28-25-7 and has been in net for 83 games. He has made the start in 61 contests and has played for a total of 4,211 minutes. Stolarz's quality start rate comes out to 54.1% and he has accumulated 33 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. The opposition is averaging 2.89 goals per contest and he has allowed 203 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Toronto

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