"Los Angeles" is facing "Montreal", which is in crisis due to 5 consecutive losses. The "Kings" showed a confident game, defeating "Carolina". Montreal is playing their second game in 24 hours, with a weak lineup and poor defense. Los Angeles is almost unbeatable at home and has not lost to the "Canadiens" in 6 years. A confident victory for the hosts in regulation time is expected.
Prediction: Total under 5.5 goals. Both teams are currently not in their best form and are facing difficulties both in attack and defense. In their recent matches, they have shown a lack of efficiency in offense and uncertainty in defense. These issues could lead to fewer goals scored in the game. Additionally, both teams may be cautious and focused on maintaining their defense, which could also impact the overall number of goals scored. Therefore, the likelihood of both teams scoring many goals is not high. Overall, a low score is expected in this match, so the total under 5.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.
Prediction: Total over 5.5 goals in the match between Montreal and Los Angeles. Both teams have been actively scoring in their recent matches, with Montreal in great form and ready to exchange goals. Los Angeles will also not stand idly by and will show attacking hockey. Considering the motivation of both teams, a high-scoring game with more than six goals is expected.
The Los Angeles Kings are in good form and have the rest advantage over the Montreal Canadiens. Additionally, the Kings have a strong record against the Canadiens, winning all five of their last meetings. Considering Montreal's tiredness, the preferred option would be a victory for Los Angeles with a handicap of (-1.5) goals.