Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Pick – 3/29/2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This game features two teams with strong records, each aiming to solidify their playoff positions as the regular season nears its conclusion.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Game Preview

The Maple Leafs enter the game with a 43-25-4 record, leading the Atlantic Division. Their recent form shows a 5-4-1 record over the last ten games. In their most recent outing, they suffered a 6-5 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks. William Nylander contributed two goals, while Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and Scott Laughton each added one. Goaltender Joseph Woll allowed five goals on 35 shots, resulting in a .857 save percentage. Offensively, Toronto averages 3.3 goals per game, ranking them seventh in the league, and their defense allows an average of 3 goals per game.

The Kings hold a 40-22-9 record, placing them second in the Pacific Division. They have been strong recently, with an 8-2-0 record in their last ten games. However, they are coming off a 4-0 road loss to the Colorado Avalanche. In that game, goaltender David Rittich allowed four goals on 26 shots, resulting in a .846 save percentage. The Kings' offense averages 2.9 goals per game, while their defense is among the league's best, allowing only 2.5 goals per game.

Betting Insights

According to DraftKings, the Kings are favored with a moneyline of -142, while the Maple Leafs are at +120. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

Key betting trends include:

• The Maple Leafs are 28-25 (+8.7 units) on the moneyline as an underdog.
• They are 63-39 (+9.9 units) on the moneyline after one or more consecutive losses.
• The Kings are 132-112 (-8.9 units) on the moneyline in all games.
• They are 22-30 (-11.6 units) on the moneyline when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%).

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction

Considering the Kings' impressive home record of 26-3-4 and their recent strong performance, they appear well-positioned to secure a victory. The Maple Leafs have shown inconsistency lately, including a loss to the Sharks, the league's lowest-ranked team. While Toronto's offense is potent, the Kings' robust defense and home advantage provide them with a significant edge. Therefore, the prediction for this game is a Kings victory, with a projected score of 5-3.

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