LA Kings at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

The LA Kings (1-0-2) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1-0) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Kings vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1

The Kings have lost back-to-back games, both in overtime, after falling 8-7 at the Ottawa Senators Monday as a -106 pick 'em. LW Kevin Fiala and RW Alex Laferriere each scored 2 goals in the loss.

Toronto has won back-to-back games after taking down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 Saturday as a -187 home favorite. RW William Nylander scored 2 goals while RW Mitch Marner added a goal and an assist.

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Kings at Maple Leafs odds

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• Moneyline (ML) : Kings +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Maple Leafs -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
• Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Kings +1.5 (-165) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+140)
• Over/Under (O/U) : 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Kings at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (1-0-2, 3.59 GAA, .889 SV%) vs. Anthony Stolarz (1-1-0, 1.54 GAA, .940 SV%)

After allowing 3 goals in his first 2 games combined, Kuemper allowed 8 in Monday's loss. In his 13th year, he has a career 2.62 GAA and .914 SV%.

Stolarz has had a solid start to the season, saving 47 of 50 shots and allowing a total of just 3 goals over 2 games. The 8th-year keeper has a career 2.67 GAA and .915 SV%.

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Kings at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 5, Kings 3

Moneyline

PASS .

There is better value on the Maple Leafs' (-175) puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 ( +140 ).

Toronto has scored 4 goals in back-to-back games and allowed 2 or fewer in all 3 games this season. LA has back-to-back games on the road and has allowed 10 goals total in that span. With Kuemper coming off a poor performance and the Kings playing on the road, expect a solid home victory from the Maple Leafs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 ( -120 ).

The Kings have scored 3 or more goals in 2 of 3 games this season, while the Maple Leafs have scored 4 in back-to-back games. Both teams have displayed solid offenses early this season, which will be on display Wednesday.

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