The Los Angeles Kings (27-17-6) host the Montreal Canadiens (25-23-5) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, February 5 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a win. The Kings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in their last game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to win Wednesday's game.

The Canadiens have recorded a 4-5-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 26 goals while allowing 33 in that time. On the power play, 26 opportunities have resulted in five goals (19.2% success rate).

Kings vs. Canadiens Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Canadiens 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-240)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings are 2-6-8 in overtime matchups as part of a 27-17-6 overall record.
In the 18 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-3-5 record (good for 25 points).
In the seven games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
Los Angeles has taken 13 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-7-3 record).
The Kings are 22-0-2 in the 24 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 46 points).
In the 15 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 11-3-1 to register 23 points.
In the 28 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 15-10-3 (33 points).
The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Kings finished 9-6-2 in those matchups (20 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a record of 25-23-5 this season and are 7-5-12 in overtime matchups.
Montreal has earned 25 points (11-3-3) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
In seven games this season when the Canadiens ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of five points (2-4-1).
When Montreal has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-9-2 record).
The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 44 points from those contests.
Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 27 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 12-7-0 (24 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.

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