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The Anaheim Ducks (9-20-3) are at the bottom of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference but are on a two-game winning streak. They are coming off a win against the Edmonton Oilers (4-3) in their last outing and will now take on the Los Angeles Kings (17-12-5), who are second in the same division, and on a two-game winning streak.
The Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks (3-2) in their previous outing and will now host this game at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday (December 20) where they will be looking for their 18th win of the season. Interestingly, both teams will be going for their third consecutive win.
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings: Betting Odds
Anaheim is having a terrible season so far. They are last in the division and are on the path to repeating last season's performance where they finished second to bottom with an overall record of 31-37. With another away game at hand, the situation is looking very tough for them.
The team has only managed to score 79 goals and has conceded a whopping 135 goals, a difference of -56.
The Los Angeles Kings are in a comfortable second spot behind the leaders, the Vegas Golden Knights. They finished third last season with an overall record of 44-27 and are looking good to qualify for the playoffs this season as well. They are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games and are aiming for their third consecutive win.
The team has scored a total of 112 goals but has conceded 122, a difference of -10.
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings: Match Details
Fixture: Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 20, 10:30 p.m ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings: Pick
Troy Terry has been a consistent performer for a disappointing Anaheim team. He has scored a total of 12 goals and has provided 16 assists in 32 games so far. He has not been at his best against the Kings in the past, scoring two goals and providing only two assists in 16 games. Troy now has a chance to prove himself tonight.
Best Pick: Troy Terry Anytime Scorer (+165)
Anaheim vs Los Angeles: Prediction
The Ducks have a terrible 3-7 record against the Kings in their last 10 meetings. They have lost their previous three encounters against Los Angeles and are likely to lose tonight as well. The Kings are hosting the game and are having a better season overall, which gives them a definite advantage.
Final Prediction: Kings -1.5 (-105)
