Los Angeles vs Boston Prediction: the Kings Fail Sometimes

Prediction for the NHL Los Angeles Kings vs Boston Bruins match, which will take place on January 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Los Angeles is already contending for a high position, as the Californians have avoided severe setbacks and are performing well over the season. At the same time, the Kings got used to losing to the underdogs lately. Their 12 previous meetings had eight wins and four defeats, falling to Columbus 5-6, Buffalo 0-6, Arizona 1-2, and Philadelphia 2-4. Fantastic! Despite these silly failures, Los Angeles is third in the Western Conference standings.

Boston has made tremendous progress compared to last year's results. Back then, the Bears were in danger of not making the playoffs. Now they are producing excellent results with almost no setbacks. In their last 11 games, Jim Montgomery's team has always left the ice with a point, getting eight wins and three losses. The Black and Yellows were close to failure the day before, losing to Pittsburgh in the Winter Classic, but still won 2-1. The win allowed Boston to secure the Eastern Conference lead.

Los Angeles and Boston are looking good this season, sitting at the top. The Bears have shown more stability. Meanwhile, the Kings still suffer setbacks in games against the underdogs. In addition, they usually play well in California, winning the last four meetings (17-4). That's why the visitors are the favorites.

Boston's defense is the best team in the NHL. In 37 games, the Bears have conceded just 83 pucks (2.24 average per game) - an excellent figure. In the upcoming battle, they have every chance to improve on that statistic, as they have missed just four pucks (1.00 average) in the last four meetings with the Kings in California.

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