The Pacific Division rivalry heats up tonight at Crypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Kings aim to bounce back from their surprising 2-1 loss to Seattle against an Anaheim Ducks squad playing on zero rest.
With Darcy Kuemper's stellar stretch of not allowing more than two goals in 14 straight starts, the Kings' second-ranked defense could spell trouble for an Anaheim team ranking 26th in scoring—though the potential absence of key Kings players like Adrian Kempe and Drew Doughty might level the playing field.
The battle for SoCal supremacy continues in what promises to be another tight, low-scoring affair as the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings host their Interstate 5 rivals, the Anaheim Ducks.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 77.5% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Los Angeles Kings: 77.5% win probability
- Dominant defensive record (Only 191 goals against, 4th best in Western Conference)
- Superior standing in league table (5th place with 97 points compared to Ducks' 12th place)
- Excellent recent form (LWWWW, winning 4 of their last 5 games)
Anaheim Ducks: 22.5% win probability
- Poor defensive performance (248 goals against, 4th worst in the Western Conference)
- Significant negative goal differential (-33, showing consistent defensive struggles)
- Lower win percentage (35 wins in 78 games, translating to just 44.9% win rate)
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL showdown as the Los Angeles Kings host the Anaheim Ducks at home on Thursday, April 10.
| Los Angeles Kings | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -350 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +290 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks preview
The Kings-Ducks rivalry heats up again at Crypto.com Arena tonight in what'll be their fourth and final clash this season, with LA holding a 2-1 edge in the series after Anaheim stole a shootout win in their last meeting.
Coming off a shocking 2-1 defeat to Seattle that snapped their four-game win streak, the Kings (44-24-9) are looking to bounce back and cement their second-place position in the Pacific, though they might be without key contributors Adrian Kempe, Joel Edmundson, and Drew Doughty.
The Kings' netminder Darcy Kuemper has been nothing short of spectacular, not allowing more than two goals in his last 14 starts while sporting a stingy 2.03 GAA with a .922 save percentage.
Meanwhile, the Ducks (34-35-8) face the brutal challenge of playing on zero rest after hosting Calgary Wednesday night, having just snapped a two-game skid with a gutsy 3-2 win over Edmonton where young gun Cutter Gauthier lit the lamp twice.
Anaheim's goaltending situation remains murky with John Gibson dealing with a lower-body injury, potentially thrusting Ville Husso (1-6-2) into action against one of the league's stingiest defensive units.
History suggests we're in for a low-scoring affair – the under has hit in six straight matchups between these SoCal rivals, with none exceeding five total goals.
The Kings' defense, ranked second in the NHL allowing just 2.44 goals per game, will look to contain a Ducks offense that's struggled all season, sitting 26th in the league with 2.69 goals per game and dead last in power-play conversion at 12.3%.
With the Kings pushing to lock up that #2 seed and the Ducks running on fumes, expect LA to come out firing in front of their home crowd – though these rivalry games have a funny way of staying tight regardless of circumstances.
Key stats
- 1Los Angeles Kings sit 5th in Western Conference with 97 points while Anaheim Ducks are 12th with only 78 points
- 2Kings have a strong goal difference of +36 compared to Ducks' negative -33
- 3Kings are in excellent form with 4 wins in their last 5 games (LWWWW) while Ducks show inconsistency (WWLLW)
- 4Kings have scored 227 goals and conceded 191 this season, showing better defensive discipline than Ducks who have allowed 248 goals
Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks head to head
Los Angeles Kings
83%
Anaheim Ducks
17%
Feb 9, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Nov 29, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
Oct 21, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Oct 1, 2024
Anaheim Ducks
0 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Sep 28, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Apr 14, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 1
Anaheim Ducks
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