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Kings vs. Canucks prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Canucks game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Kings and Canucks, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Kings a 58% chance of defeating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Kings vs. Canucks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+155) | +1.5 (-180) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +136 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Canucks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canucks +1.5 | -180 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +136 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kings vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Kempe a 40.1% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is an 8.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 40.1% |
| Artemi Panarin | 39.7% |
| Quinton Byfield | 34.0% |
| Alex Laferriere | 30.4% |
| Trevor Moore | 25.8% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 36.0% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 32.9% |
| Marco Rossi | 27.1% |
| Linus Karlsson | 21.3% |
| Nils Hoglander | 21.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 8.8% |
| Adrian Kempe | 8.0% |
| Quinton Byfield | 6.5% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.5% |
| Trevor Moore | 4.9% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 8.3% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 6.4% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.3% |
| Linus Karlsson | 4.1% |
| Nils Hoglander | 3.8% |
Kings vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Canucks and Kings at Rogers Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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