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The Los Angeles Kings (22-10-5), winners of eight straight home games, host the Tampa Bay Lightning (20-13-2) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Saturday's hockey game.
The Lightning have put up a 6-4-0 record over their last 10 games. They have totaled 37 goals while conceding 21 in that period. On the power play, 29 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (27.6% success rate).
Kings vs. Lightning Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Kings 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-125)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 1-5-6 in overtime contests as part of a 22-10-5 overall record.
- Los Angeles is 7-1-4 (18 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Kings registered only one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Los Angeles has scored two goals in nine games this season (2-5-2 record, six points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals 22 times, and are 20-0-2 in those games (to register 42 points).
- In the 12 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 10-1-1 record (21 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 14-8-2 (30 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Kings finished 7-2-2 in those matchups (16 points).
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning (20-13-2 overall) have posted a record of 3-2-5 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 10 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Lightning scored just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Tampa Bay failed to win all six games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 26 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
- This season, Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 7-4-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Tampa Bay has posted a record of 11-6-0 (22 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 8-5-2 to record 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Lightning AVG | Lightning Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.14 | Goals Scored | 3.86 | 1st |
| 3rd | 2.54 | Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 10th |
| 22nd | 27.3 | Shots | 27.9 | 20th |
| 1st | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| 27th | 16.13% | Power Play % | 26.42% | 3rd |
| 9th | 82.3% | Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 11th |
Kings vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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