Kings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - Dec 8, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs square off with the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Kings vs. Maple Leafs, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Kings vs. Maple Leafs?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Kings-Maple Leafs NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Maple Leafs a 62% chance of beating the Kings.

More: Kings vs. Maple Leafs Simulated 10K Times

Kings vs. Maple Leafs Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+145), Kings +1.5 (-164)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -175, Kings +160
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Kings, with +145 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -164.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +160, where you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Kings vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 @ +145 via BetMGM (0.4% edge)
• Moneyline: Kings @ +160 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Kings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Maple Leafs -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Kings moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Kings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Kings-Maple Leafs matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Kings vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kings vs. Maple Leafs? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kings and Maple Leafs.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 10.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 48.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 5.1% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 4.4% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 4.4% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 3.8% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 3.8% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 10.9% probability
• William Nylander: 7.3% probability
• Mitch Marner: 6.4% probability
• John Tavares: 5.8% probability
• Nick Robertson: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 27.1% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 25.3% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 24.4% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 22.1% probability
• Trevor Moore: 19.7% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 48.2% probability
• William Nylander: 36.0% probability
• Mitch Marner: 33.5% probability
• John Tavares: 33.0% probability
• Michael Bunting: 23.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Kings vs. Maple Leafs on Thursday December 8, 2022.

Kings vs. Maple Leafs 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Maple Leafs and Kings at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Thursday December 8, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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