Kings vs. Bruins Prediction and Odds - Dec 15, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Kings take on the favored Boston Bruins at TD Garden.

Dimers' free betting picks for Kings vs. Bruins, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Kings vs. Bruins?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Kings-Bruins NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Bruins a 66% chance of beating the Kings.

More: Kings vs. Bruins Simulated 10K Times

Kings vs. Bruins Current Odds

• Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 (+110), Kings +1.5 (-125)
• Moneyline: Bruins -250, Kings +210
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Bruins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Kings, with +110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -125.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -250, which means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +210, where you can put down $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Kings vs. Bruins

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 @ -125 via PointsBet (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Kings @ +210 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.9% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Kings moneyline is the best option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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

Kings vs. Bruins Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Pastrnak a 10.8% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 47.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 5.2% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 4.4% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 4.3% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 4.0% probability
• Trevor Moore: 3.9% probability

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 10.8% probability
• Brad Marchand: 8.6% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 6.2% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 5.6% probability
• Taylor Hall: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Los Angeles Kings

• Kevin Fiala: 27.7% probability
• Adrian Kempe: 23.0% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 22.6% probability
• Phillip Danault: 20.8% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 20.5% probability

Boston Bruins

• David Pastrnak: 47.2% probability
• Brad Marchand: 41.2% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 29.7% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 27.2% probability
• Taylor Hall: 23.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Kings vs. Bruins on Thursday December 15, 2022.

Kings vs. Bruins 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Bruins and Kings at TD Garden is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Thursday December 15, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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