Bruins vs. Kings Prediction and Odds - Jan 5, 2023

The Los Angeles Kings take on the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Bruins vs. Kings, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Bruins vs. Kings?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Bruins-Kings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Bruins a 59% chance of getting the W against the Kings.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Bruins vs. Kings

Bruins vs. Kings Game Odds

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 (-180), Bruins -1.5 (+176)
• Moneyline: Kings +140, Bruins -155
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+100/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Bruins, with -180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +176.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Kings @ +140 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Kings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kings moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Bruins vs. Kings Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Bruins-Kings matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Bruins vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Kings? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Bruins and Kings.

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According to DimersBOT, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Kings.

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak an 11.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Bruins star is a 46.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 11.3% probability
• Brad Marchand: 8.5% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 6.1% probability
• David Krejci: 5.2% probability
• Taylor Hall: 4.6% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 5.7% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 5.7% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 4.7% probability
• Phillip Danault: 4.6% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 46.8% probability
• Brad Marchand: 39.1% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 30.4% probability
• David Krejci: 26.8% probability
• Taylor Hall: 21.5% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 29.9% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 28.5% probability
• Phillip Danault: 24.9% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 24.3% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 22.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Bruins vs. Kings on Thursday January 5, 2023.

Bruins vs. Kings 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Kings and Bruins at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Boston Bruins vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Thursday January 5, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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