Game Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 4:00 PM EST

Moneyline Odds: Los Angeles Kings -120, Anaheim Ducks +100

A Southern California rivalry is set for a special afternoon face-off as the Los Angeles Kings travel to take on the Anaheim Ducks. With oddsmakers setting a tight line, this projects to be a closely contested battle. The Kings enter as slight road favorites at -120, while the hometown Ducks are offered at +100.

Los Angeles Kings Outlook

The Kings hit the road as the betting favorites in this matchup. While details on their recent form are limited, being favored on the road against a division rival indicates that oddsmakers view them as the stronger club heading into this contest.

Anaheim Ducks Outlook

The Ducks have been navigating a challenging injury situation, but they have received some positive news recently. A November 13 report indicated the return of key forwards Ryan Strome and Mikael Granlund to the lineup, which should provide a significant boost to their offensive depth.

However, the team may not be at full strength. According to one report, center Ryan Poehling was expected to be out for at least another week with an upper-body injury. The status of defenseman Radko Gudas (lower-body) and forward Chris Kreider (illness) is also unclear, as they were listed as day-to-day after not skating in a practice in late October. Getting Granlund and Strome back is a major plus, but the potential absence of other key contributors could still impact their performance.

Prediction

This game features two rivals with odds that suggest a near toss-up. The Ducks are playing on home ice and have been bolstered by the recent return of Strome and Granlund. This gives them a puncher’s chance and makes them an intriguing pick at +100.

However, the Kings are favored for a reason. Despite playing on the road, the -120 moneyline implies they are the slightly better team on paper. With Anaheim’s injury report still featuring some question marks beyond their recent returns, the more complete Kings roster should have the edge. Expect a hard-fought, physical game typical of the “Freeway Face-Off,” but the visitors have a slight advantage.

Prediction: Los Angeles Kings 3, Anaheim Ducks 2

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