LA Kings vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL Odds and Expert Predictions for Tuesday's Matchup
The LA Kings are set to take on the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL matchup on Tuesday at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Let's delve into the NHL odds for the Kings vs. Canadiens game provided by BetMGM Sportsbook and offer our expert predictions.
During the 2024-25 season series, the Kings emerged victorious with a 2-0 record. In their recent game, the Kings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 as -159 favorites, with RW Corey Perry and RW Kevin Fiala each scoring their seventh goals of the season. Perry, at 40 years old, has been in excellent form, registering points in 8 of his last 9 games. The Kings have been impressive on the road with a 6-1-2 record.
C Nick Suzuki of the Canadiens missed practice due to a foot injury but is expected to play in the upcoming game. He scored his fourth goal of the season in the Canadiens' 6-2 win over the Utah Mammoth. RW Cole Caufield, who has 12 goals this season, is tied for second in the league.
The goaltending matchup will feature Darcy Kuemper (Kings) with a 5-3-3 record and Sam Montembeault (Canadiens) with a 4-3-1 record. Kuemper has been solid in his recent starts, while Montembeault bounced back with a strong performance in his last game.
In our prediction, we anticipate a close game with the Kings prevailing over the Canadiens by a score of 3-2. The Kings' defensive strength and impressive road record give them the edge in this matchup.
For betting enthusiasts, we recommend placing a wager on Corey Perry to score over 0.5 points at +105 odds. Additionally, we suggest betting on the total goals scored to be under 6 at -115 odds.
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