Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis

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On the season, the Kings are 20-10-6 and sit in 6th place in the Western Conference of the NHL Standings. In the Pacific Division, Los Angeles is 3rd with a record of 6-4. When playing on the road, the Kings have gone 13-3-1, but they have lost their last two road games. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 4-6, and they have lost their last five games.

So far this season, the Kings have been favored in 27 of their 36 games, and they have gone 15-8-4 in those games. Against other Western Conference teams, Los Angeles has gone 13-6 this season.
On the season, the Kings have gone 18-18 on the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. In their 27 games as the favorite, LA has gone 11-16 vs. the puck line.

So far, the Kings have 15 wins by multiple goals and have gone 5-10 in games decided by one goal. In their last ten games, the Kings have gone just 3-7 vs. the puck line and are 0-5 in their last five games.

This season, Los Angeles’ games are averaging 5.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.2. The Kings currently have an over/under record of 14-21-1.

Can Lightning strikes again at home?

At 43 points, the Lightning are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. In the Atlantic Division, they sit 5th with a record of 19-17-5. Over their last ten games, Tampa Bay has gone 5-5 and are 2-3 in their last five.

Playing at home this season, the Lightning have gone 11-5-3 and have been the underdog in 20 of their 41 games. As the underdog, they have gone 7-9-4 this year and are currently on a three-game losing streak in these games.

When playing at home, Tampa Bay has gone just 11-8 against the puck line this season. Overall, the team’s puck line mark is 19-22, and they have been the underdog in 20 of their games.

So far, the Lightning have 13 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin is -.2 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, Tampa Bay’s puck line record is 6-4.

For the season, Tampa Bay’s games have finished with an average of 6.8 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Lightning have an over/under record of 18-19-4.

Game Information

LOS ANGELES KINGS vs TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

Location of the Game: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 9th 7:00 ET

Season: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season

How to watch: ESPN+

AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks

Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this Kings vs Lightning Betting Odds matchup:

TEAM	RECORD	AI PICKS		Sport Betting AI PICKS
KINGS	20-10-6 46Pts	3	7	Puck Line TB +1.5	ML TB -106	O 6
LIGHTNING	19-17-5 43Pts	4

AI Picks: Los Angeles Kings 3 – Tampa Bay Lightning 4

Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Lightning +1.5 | ML Lightning -106 | OVER 6

Kings vs Lightning Betting Odds

These are the Kings vs Lightning Betting Odds. The NHL Odds for this matchup are set.

Los Angeles Kings Game Analysis

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 18th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. Los Angeles’ offense comes into the game ranked 18th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 8th in the NHL.

In terms of defense, the Kings’ NHL team stats head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 26.9 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 7th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Tampa Bay Lightning Game Analysis

On the offensive side, the Lightning are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 7th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 11th in the league. The Tampa Bay offense is ranked 2nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 31st in the NHL.

Tampa Bay defense takes on the Kings ranked 9th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Tampa Bay. They also are 5th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

NHL Injury Report

For tonight’s NHL schedule, there is the NHL Injury Report for both teams:

Los Angeles Kings

• Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
• Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Haydn Fleury – Hand – Out
• Brent Seabrook – Shoulder/Back/Hip – Out
• Erik Cernak – Upper Body – Questionable
• Mikhail Sergachev – Lower Body – Out
• Logan Brown – Undisclosed – Out
• Tanner Jeannot – Upper Body – Out

Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Head-to-Head

The last five times that the Lightning have hosted the Kings, they have an above .500 record at 4-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Kings and Lightning, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Lightning going 2-1 vs. the spread.

Going back to the last five NHL Matchups between the Lightning and Kings, the over/under record in these games is 2-2-1 with a combined average of 6 goals per contest.

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