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Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings
The division rival Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Staples Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Kings as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Ducks, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
Los Angeles won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Coyotes on January 30. Bettors who backed the Kings at +141 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Anaheim was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Anaheim:
Team record: 20-26-5 SU
Anaheim is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Anaheim's last 16 games
Los Angeles:
Team record: 19-28-5 SU
Los Angeles is 17-6 ATS in its last 23 games
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Anaheim at Ottawa Tuesday, February 4
Los Angeles at Washington Tuesday, February 4