The Los Angeles Kings (38-21-9) host the Boston Bruins (30-32-9, losers of five straight) at Crypto.com Arena. The contest on Sunday, March 23 starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will secure the victory in Sunday's matchup.
In the last 10 outings for the Bruins, their offense has put up 21 goals while their defense has allowed 30 (they have a 2-7-1 record in those games). In 18 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored one goal (5.6% success rate).
Kings vs. Bruins Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Kings 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-282)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 38-21-9 overall and 5-9-14 in overtime matchups.
- In the 22 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-3-6 record (good for 32 points).
- Looking at the 12 times this season the Kings ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-9-2 record, good for four points.
- Los Angeles has finished 6-8-5 in the 19 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 17 points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 33 times, and are 31-0-2 in those games (to register 64 points).
- In the 22 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 16-5-1 record (33 points).
- In the 38 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 21-12-5 (47 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 14-8-3 (31 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 7-9-16 record in overtime games this season and a 30-32-9 overall record.
- Boston has earned 32 points (12-8-8) in its 28 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Bruins scored just one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-11-1 (three points).
- Boston has earned 13 points (4-9-5 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals 34 times, earning 53 points from those matchups (25-6-3).
- Boston has scored a single power-play goal in 22 games this season and has registered 28 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 17-12-2 (36 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 34 times this season, and earned 26 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.87 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 27th |
| 2nd | 2.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 23rd |
| 19th | 27.9 | Shots | 26.9 | 28th |
| 2nd | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| 28th | 15.72% | Power Play % | 14.63% | 29th |
| 8th | 81.73% | Penalty Kill % | 75.93% | 23rd |
Kings vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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