Canadiens vs. Kings Prediction: Los Angeles Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [2/5/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Montreal Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings matchup.

Montreal Canadiens-Los Angeles Kings Predictions and Game Preview.
Crypto.com Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Los Angeles Kings this Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Kings will square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Montreal-Los Angeles game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Kings' chance of winning at 65%, with the Canadiens at 35%."

For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canadiens vs. Kings predictions page.

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Canadiens vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Kings a 65% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.

 

Canadiens vs. Kings Odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Canadiens Kings
Puck Line +1.5 (-112) -1.5 (-102)
Moneyline +225 -260
Total o5.5 (-115) u5.5 (+106)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Canadiens vs. Kings Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Canadiens vs. Kings matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Canadiens vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Kings?

According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Kings.

Our projections give Kempe a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 33.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player First Goal Probability
Patrik Laine 5.1%
Cole Caufield 4.9%
Nick Suzuki 4.7%

Los Angeles Kings

Player First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe 6.8%
Kevin Fiala 5.8%
Akil Thomas 5.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Patrik Laine 25.4%
Cole Caufield 24.6%
Juraj Slafkovsky 22.9%

Los Angeles Kings

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe 33.8%
Kevin Fiala 29.1%
Quinton Byfield 28.5%

Habs vs. Kings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's action between the Kings and Canadiens at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Wednesday's Canadiens vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Montreal vs. Los Angeles picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Kings, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Wednesday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canadiens vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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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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