The Vancouver Canucks can take the lead in the Northwest Division tonight if they can get past the LA Kings, who have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Vancouver Canucks (43-27-3-7) host the LA Kings (33-36-3-8) for some hard hitting NHL action. NHL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Canucks as -240 moneyline favs over the Kings (+220) with the over/under listed at 5.5 goals. Be sure to get your Vancouver Canucks vs LA Kings Free NHL Pick in now at SBGglobal.com
The Kings recently beat the Oilers 2-1 on the road for their second win in six games. They got goals from Alexander Frolov and Wayne Simmonds. Goalie Jonathan Quick stopped 38 of 39 shots for a 20-17-2 record with a 2.50 GAA and a .913 SVPCT. Alexander Frolov, the Kings' leader with 31 goals, has three goals in the last three games. Frolov has a goal in each of his last three visits to Vancouver, giving him seven in 11 appearances there. The Kings are 16-21-1-2 on the road where they average 2.20 GAG and give up an average 2.83 GAG. They are 2-3 in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 1.60 GAG and given up an average 2.20 GAG.
The Canucks recently beat the Flames 4-1 at home for their first win in three games thanks to goals from Rick Rypien, Mattias Ohlund (2) and Henrik Sedin. Goalie Roberto Luongo was amazing stopping 46 of 47 shots for a 31-13-7 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .917 SVPCT. Luongo is 3-1-0 with a 1.51 GAA and a shutout in the last three games against the Kings. Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Vancouver's co-leaders with 81 points, have also been productive against Los Angeles, totaling 14 goals and 29 assists in 31 games. The Canucks are 23-12-1-4 at home where they average 3.20 GAG and give up an average 2.42 GAG. They are 3-2 in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 3.40 GAG and given up an average 2.60 GAG.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Vancouver.
- Underdog is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Canucks are 10-1 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Canucks are 12-2 in their last 14 home games.
- Canucks are 6-1 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
- Canucks are 10-2 in their last 12 games as a home favorite.
Vancouver Canucks vs LA Kings Free NHL Pick
When: Thurs, April 09, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Canucks -240
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The Bottom Line: If Luongo plays the way he did against the Flames, the Canucks will prevail. Go Canucks! Be sure to get your Vancouver Canucks vs LA Kings Free NHL Pick in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 60% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
