Anaheim vs Los Angeles Prediction: the Kings Outclass the Opponent

Prediction for the NHL Anaheim vs Los Angeles match, which will take place on February 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Anaheim goes through rebuilding. They are full of young, talented players who are still gaining experience in the NHL. So they produce quality games once in a while. The Ducks look mediocre over the distance, but they're expected to make solid progress for the foreseeable future. Dallas Eakins's charges are having a bad February, as they lost their last three meetings one by one to Pittsburgh (3-6), Vegas (2-7), and the day before to Buffalo (3-7). Such poor results leave Anaheim in last place in the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles was the first of the California trio to overcome their slump and perform well. Last season the Kings made it to the playoffs, and now they plan to make some noise in the Super Bowl. Now the Blacks and Whites are in decent condition. They gained five victories in the last seven meetings, once they lost to Carolina in overtime (4-5) and to Tampa Bay (2-5). Todd McLellan's team currently sits in fourth place in the Western Conference standings, only four points behind the leader.

Anaheim and Los Angeles are on different levels at the moment. For the Ducks, this season is awful. They cannot make the playoffs, losing the last three games (8-20). The Kings, by contrast, have no particular problem playing in their best position and are in good shape, having won five of their last seven games. Moreover, the Black and White have won their last four consecutive head-to-head meetings.

Anaheim is looking weak, but their defense has been too bad lately. In their previous three games, Dallas Eakins' men conceded 20 pucks (6.67 average per game). Of course, the Kings, who have a good offense, should take advantage of that. Plus, they've scored 18 goals (3.60 average per game) in their last five encounters.