Montreal Canadiens @ Los Angeles Kings Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 2/5/2025 10:30 PM EST

We have your Montreal Canadiens @ Los Angeles Kings prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Canadiens visit the Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

Montreal Canadiens @ Los Angeles Kings Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Los Angeles Kings -230 (ESPN BET), Montreal Canadiens +200 (BetMGM).
Best Spread Odds: Kings -1.5 (+116, BetRivers), Canadiens +1.5 (-125, BetMGM).
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-122, Fanduel), Under 5.5 (+105, DraftKings).

Game Info

Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM EST
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: TSN2 (English), RDS (French), FanDuel Sports Network West

Montreal Canadiens @ Los Angeles Kings Preview

The Montreal Canadiens (25-23-5) are coming off a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks last night, ending a five-game losing streak. However, playing on the second night of a back-to-back could leave them fatigued against a Los Angeles Kings (27-17-6) team that has been strong at home with a 15-3-1 record. The Kings are coming off a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, where Kevin Fiala scored twice, breaking a streak of seven games with two or fewer goals scored.

Montreal will need to overcome their struggles against Los Angeles, as the Kings have won the last seven meetings between these teams. The Canadiens have not scored more than two goals in any of those games, and the Kings' defensive system, which ranks fifth in the league in goals allowed per game (2.52), has been a significant challenge for them.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last matchup earlier this season, the Kings defeated the Canadiens 4-1. Historically, the Kings have dominated this matchup, winning the last seven meetings. Montreal has struggled to generate offense against Los Angeles, failing to score more than two goals in any of those games. The Kings' strong neutral-zone defense has been a key factor in their success against the Canadiens.

Pick: Los Angeles Kings Moneyline (-230)

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The Kings are the clear favorites in this matchup, especially given their strong home record and recent dominance over the Canadiens. Montreal's fatigue from playing on back-to-back nights and their historical struggles against Los Angeles make the Kings a solid pick to win outright. While the moneyline odds are steep, the Kings' defensive prowess and home-ice advantage provide confidence in this selection.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Kevin Fiala Over 0.5 Goals

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Kevin Fiala is coming off a two-goal performance against the Hurricanes and has been a key offensive contributor for the Kings. With Montreal's defense potentially fatigued, Fiala has a strong chance to find the back of the net again.

2. Cole Caufield Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

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Cole Caufield leads the Canadiens in goals this season and is a consistent shooting threat. Even in a tough matchup, Caufield's offensive role makes this a solid prop bet.

3. Total Goals Under 5.5 (+105)

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Both teams have struggled to score consistently, and the Kings' defensive system has stifled the Canadiens in recent matchups. With the under hitting in many of their recent games, this is a value play.

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