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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 |
Kings vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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