{"id":453507,"date":"2024-10-16T08:39:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T12:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=453507"},"modified":"2024-10-16T08:39:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T12:39:52","slug":"nhl-predictions-oct-16-w-los-angeles-kings-vs-toronto-maple-leafs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/10\/16\/nhl-predictions-oct-16-w-los-angeles-kings-vs-toronto-maple-leafs\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Oct. 16 w\/ Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the Los Angeles Kings<\/a> vs Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/a>\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season starts.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV<\/p>\n

Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Buffalo Sabres<\/a> making the short trip to play the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>. Buffalo is likely to start Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a><\/span> in goal. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Sabres finally got their first win of the season last time out. However, there’s still plenty of worry in Western New York. Alex Tuch<\/a> is first in points with four and tied for the team-lead in goals.<\/p>\n

Tristan Jarry<\/a> is the projected starter for Pittsburgh, which got a victory over the Montreal Canadiens last time out. Evgeni Malkin<\/a> leads the team in points with seven while Kris Letang<\/a> is one of five players that have goals this season. Pittsburgh has scored plenty of goals when they do get victories.<\/p>\n

Buffalo knows the pressure is on and it needs wins. If you’re looking for a prop, go with the over on +7.5 goals because of the Pittsburgh offence.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Penguins win 5-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Kings vs Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Bally Sports West; Sportsnet; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our second and featured game has the Kings battling the Maple Leafs. Los Angeles is expected to go Darcy Kuemper<\/a> in between the pipes for this game. Anze Kopitar<\/a> has carried the load<\/a> for the Kings so far this season. He leads the team in goals (3) and assists (6), but he needs some help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Toronto is likely go with Anthony Stolarz<\/a> in the net. William Nylander<\/a> is the team-leader in goals with two, but Max Domi<\/a> is leading in points with three. Auston Matthews<\/a> has been surprisingly held to zero points in the first three games.<\/p>\n

Matthews has struggled, but should come alive against the Kings’ shaky defence. Matthews is getting +140 at Bet MGM for the over on +1.5 points. Toronto should keep going with their offence in this.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Maple Leafs win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Boston Bruins vs Colorado Avalanche<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> TNT; TruTV; Sportsnet<\/p>\n

We see the Boston Bruins<\/a> visit the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> in a nationally televised game. Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is expected to be the starter and has settled in after holding out. Elias Lindholm<\/a> has the team-lead in points with five and is tied with a plethora of players with three goals.<\/p>\n

The embattled Alexandar Georgiev<\/a> is the expected starter for Colorado, which has lost its first three games of the season. Mikko Rantanen<\/a> is tops in goals with three while Nathan MacKinnon<\/a> and Cale Makar<\/a> each have five points. The Avs are scoring goals, but can’t stop any.<\/p>\n

It’s tempting to take Boston, but Colorado going 0-4 would be shocking. MacKinnon with the over in +4.5 shots at +115 at Bet365.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche win 4-3 in overtime.<\/em><\/p>\n

Utah Hockey Club vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h3>\n

Time: 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)<\/p>\n

TV: KCOP; Utah16; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our final game of NHL predictions has the Utah Hockey Club<\/a> visiting the Anaheim Ducks.<\/a> Utah is coming off its first loss of the season against the New Jersey Devils. The team with no mascot name is slated to go with Connor Ingram<\/a> in goal. Dylan Guenther<\/a> and Clayton Keller<\/a> have gotten off to hot starts.<\/p>\n

Anaheim is expected to give Lukas Dostal<\/a> the start in goal. The Ducks are coming off a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> last time out. Anaheim has spread the scoring around with no one getting more than one point so far.<\/p>\n

Utah has shown out so far and should bounce back<\/a> in the one.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Utah HC wins 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Main photo by: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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