The Los Angeles Kings (8-5-4) square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-8-1) at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings knocked off the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 in their most recent outing, while the Maple Leafs are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

In the last 10 games, the Maple Leafs have recorded a 5-5-0 record after putting up 38 total goals (six power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 40 goals in those games.

Kings vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Kings 3.

Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-107)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings are 3-4-7 in overtime matchups on their way to an 8-5-4 overall record.
In the six games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-1-1 record (good for nine points).
In the two games this season the Kings registered just one goal, they lost both times.
Los Angeles finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Kings have scored at least three goals in 11 games (7-0-4, 18 points).
In the nine games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-2-2 record (12 points).
In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 3-5-3 (nine points).
The Kings' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Kings went 5-0-1 in those contests (11 points).

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

The Maple Leafs have a 2-1-3 record in overtime contests this season and an 8-8-1 overall record.
In the seven games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
Toronto has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals in 14 games, earning 15 points from those contests.
This season, Toronto has recorded a single power-play goal in six games and registered five points with a record of 2-3-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Toronto has posted a record of 1-4-1 (three points).
The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.

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