Los Angeles Kings vs Arizona Coyotes

Los Angeles Kings vs. Arizona Coyotes / NHL – In the Western Conference the season has not been long been this interesting, especially when it comes to fighting for the top of the table. The difference between the fifth Minnesota and the ninth Kings is only four points. So, even the fifth Minnesota is not sure that they will at the end of the championship win the playoffs. Arizona is one of the weakest teams in the conference and they are on the last place.  Begins: 17.03.2015 – 03:30 CET
Los Angeles Kings

The Kings have three wins and two defeats in the last five games. They started the season poorly, and only at the beginning of last month they played in their best shape. Then they made eight consecutive wins and thus joined the fight for the play-offs. The Kings will in the rest of the season lead a fierce battle because they can easily overtake the San Jose Sharks. It is certain that the Kings have a quality team, but they should prove it on the ice. Regardless of the fact that they are still the champions, if they do not improve their game, they could lose the playoffs. It would be a big shock for the whole team and the fans. The Kings are usually strongest towards the end of the season, so this year the situation could be similar. In the last five games, they have had some very tough matches. They played against a very of quality opponents from the top of the table.

First on their ice, they welcomed the leaders of the Eastern Conference, Montreal. Los Angeles celebrated the victory and proved they can defeat the best in the league. However, already in the next round they were defeated in their hall by Pittsburgh. That defeat has not influence the game of the Kings much, so in the next two duels they celebrated two times. Both matches were played away, in Colorado and Vancouver. In the last match they played a derby against Nashville, which are ranked first in the Western Conference. In a very interesting match the Kings were eventually defeated with 1:2. It was their second defeat in a row at home which has certainly worried their fans. But now they are playing against much weaker opponent, so everyone expects a convincing victory.
Arizona Coyotes

Arizona is with Edmonton the worst team in the Western Conference. They have only two points more than the last Edmonton, and the way they play lately, they are likely to fall to the last place. After the surprising victory over Chicago from more than a month ago, the players of Arizona had a catastrophic series. They lost ten games in a row, four at home and six away. This bad series was ended by a victory over Vancouver in front of their fans. However, their joy was short-lived because they continued with the defeats in the next four matches. Although all four games were played on their ice, Arizona’s players have failed to achieve a victory.

They had a very tough schedule because they played against great opponents. First they were defeated by Montreal and Nashville, and then in Chicago. In the last round they met with the New Jersey Devils who are a somewhat easier opponent than the previous three. But despite that fact, Arizona has experienced another defeat. In the next round they will have a difficult task because they are playing against the Kings which must not waste any more points, especially against a weak team. Arizona at home has six losses in a row and it would be why a big surprise if they in this guest appearance manage to achieve a positive result. Besides Mikkel Boedkera and Martin Hanzal who are out of ice by the end of the season, Arizona has no other players injured.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Arizona Coyotes PICK

Los Angeles Kings are absolute favourites in this match and all but the victory would be a surprise. After a series of tough games the Kings finally have an easier opponent against so it should not be a problem to defeat them. In the first match of the season, the Kings have at the end of last year on their turf mastered Arizona with 4:2. After two defeats in a row at home, the Kings have an ideal opportunity to win and thus restore their lost self- confidence.

Pick: Los Angeles Kings wins

Stake: 6/10

Odds: 1.55