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Ducks vs. Kings Prediction: Los Angeles Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [4/10/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings matchup.
The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks will meet in the NHL at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Anaheim-Los Angeles game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Kings with a win probability of 70% and the Ducks with 30%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Ducks vs. Kings predictions page.
Ducks vs. Ducks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Ducks and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Kings a 70% chance of beating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Ducks vs. Kings Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ducks | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+114) | -1.5 (-125) |
| Moneyline | +280 | -345 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Ducks vs. Kings Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Ducks vs. Kings matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Ducks vs. Kings Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Ducks vs. Kings?
According to our model, Los Angeles' Andrei Kuzmenko is most likely to score the first goal in Ducks vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kuzmenko an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 39.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Colangelo | 5.6% |
| Leo Carlsson | 4.2% |
| Troy Terry | 3.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 8.4% |
| Quinton Byfield | 6.8% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Colangelo | 26.7% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 20.7% |
| Troy Terry | 20.4% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 39.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 33.9% |
| Quinton Byfield | 32.1% |
Ducks vs. Kings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Kings and Ducks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Ducks vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Anaheim vs. Los Angeles picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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