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The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL on Thursday.
Los Angeles have had a mixed season so far and are placed third in the Eastern Conference Pacific Division with 32 points. Coming into this one with a great win, they are in good shape to turn it into a winning streak and cover the gap in the standings.
Toronto have played well lately and are 5-1 in their last six games. They will look to add more to their tally and continue the fight for the top position in the Eastern Conference Atlantic.
Kings vs Maple Leafs Odds
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Kings vs Maple Leafs Match Details
Fixture: Kings vs Maple Leafs
Date & Time: Thursday, December 8, 2022; 7 pm ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Kings vs Maple Leafs Key Stats
Los Angeles' offense has performed inconsistently, but the contributions from Gabriel Vilardi have steered games their way with 13 goals. They would like to improve their numbers going forward for better returns in the upcoming games.
Their defense has let them down. The goaltenders have failed to register their efforts, conceding around 3.5 goals per game this season. They will have to work for a better defensive setup to bigger impact in near future.
Toronto has scored over three goals per game on average this season. The trio of John Tavares, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander have been the backbone of their attacks, with over 12 goals each, and will play an important role in the upcoming game too.
Their defense has played a big part in their wins, having conceded less than three goals per game this season. They will need similar performances for the rest of the season to finish the league stage in the best place.
Kings vs Maple Leafs Betting Prediction
Both teams come with a win ahead of this game and will look to sustain their run with a similar performance.
Los Angeles are 21-5 in their last 26 against Atlantic but have failed to get an edge against Toronto, losing 7 out of 10 games. They will be cautious due to their poor defensive structure.
Meanwhile, Toronto have been great at home and are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 day's rest. They are very strong on offense and have a better defensive setup and which gives them an edge and a win in this battle.
Prediction: Take, Toronto, -1.5(+134)
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