Analysis: Both teams won their last game. The Kings are in better current form though and bring more to the table. LA is now 6-4 its past 10 games. That includes victories over the likes of Edmonton, Minnesota and Florida. Ottawa, on the other hand, is 3-7 its past 10 games. A closer look at the three wins shows that they came against Buffalo, Philadelphia and Anaheim. Those are three of the weaker teams in the entire league. When facing better competition, the Sens stumble. The Kings, currently third in the Pacific, will be fighting for playoffs all season. They can't afford to squander a home game against the worst team from the Atlantic. They won't.
Play: LA
Line At Time Of Release: -150
Line Parameter: Good to -175
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