The Montreal Canadiens (9-9-2) take on the Los Angeles Kings (12-3-3) in California on Saturday, November 25 at 4:00 PM ET for a great NHL betting opportunity. The Kings are favored to win with a puck line of -1.5 (-110).

The Canadiens have been victorious in their last two games coming into this showdown. Their most recent triumph was a 3-2 shootout over the San Jose Sharks. Despite their recent two-game win streak, they had previously battled with a four-game losing skid not too long prior to this.

Their recent losing streak set them back a bit, as they are now sixth in the Atlantic Division. Their recent defeats were against quality teams, (Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, to name a few), which does not bode well for their chances in this one.

They average 2.89 goals a game and take on 3.53 from opponents. They are getting up 29.3 shots a game, but their lack of defense allows teams to fire off a few more per game at 34.8. This differential could pose a threat against a good offensive team like the Kings.

The Canadiens typically do not do well in power play situations, as they have allowed 21 goals total in comparison to their 14. They have a power play percentage at 19.2 and a penalty kill percentage at 73.4.

The Kings have won their last four games and have excellent momentum for this one. They recently defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2, and have scored over four goals in their last three games.

They are hovering near the top of the Pacific Division, currently second. Their recent success shows they have great consistency on the ice and have appealing stays to show.

Their differential between goals scored (3.94) and allowed (2.53) offer a healthy margin of safety, especially against weaker defensive teams. They also fire up a few more shots per game than their opponents, with 32.3 attempts per game and allowing 28.1.

The Kings have done well so far in power play moments, with 13 power play goals scored and six allowed. They also carry a power play percentage at 19.4 and a penalty kill percentage at an appealing 90.2.

MyBookie shows this matchup moderately favoring the Los Angeles Kings. The puck line offers a slightly better opportunity to make a better return on your bet versus the moneyline for this matchup.

The Kings are surprisingly just 3-3-3 at home. However, they are up against a struggling team while they are on a hot streak.