Kings vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - Nov. 21

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The Los Angeles Kings (10-6-5) square off against the Boston Bruins (12-10) at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings were defeated by the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a shootout in their last game, while the Bruins are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Friday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Bruins have recorded a 7-3-0 record after putting up 32 total goals (11 power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 34.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.

Kings vs. Bruins Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Kings 4, Bruins 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-197)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings have gone 4-5-9 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 10-6-5.
  • Los Angeles has 13 points (6-2-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
  • Los Angeles finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
  • The Kings are 8-0-5 in the 13 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 21 points).
  • In the 10 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-3-2 record (12 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 5-6-4 (14 points).
  • The Kings have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-0-1 to record 11 points.

Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have a 4-0-4 record in overtime contests this season and a 12-10 overall record.
  • Boston has earned 12 points (6-5-0) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Bruins scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
  • Boston has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Bruins have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (11-6-0).
  • This season, Boston has recorded a single power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 12 points with a record of 6-5-0.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 4-5-0 (eight points).
  • The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Bruins finished 8-5-0 in those contests (16 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Bruins AVG Bruins Rank
25th 2.76 Goals Scored 3.23 13th
7th 2.71 Goals Allowed 3.32 24th
10th 29.2 Shots 27.4 18th
9th 26 Shots Allowed 29.8 24th
26th 15.38% Power Play % 27.4% 4th
16th 80% Penalty Kill % 81.93% 12th

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