Bruins vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 3/24/2025

On Sunday, the Boston Bruins (30-31-9) face off against the Los Angeles Kings (37-21-9) at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Carolina. In a 3-1 victory over Chicago, Trevor Moore found the net for the Kings. This season, Adrian Kempe has been the top goal-scorer for Los Angeles, racking up 28 goals. Kevin Fiala follows closely, having scored 25 goals so far. Kempe also leads the team in total points, amassing 55 this season. Anze Kopitar is the Kings' top playmaker, with 37 assists to his name. During their last five games, the Kings have averaged 2.4 goals per game and currently hold the second-to-last spot in the Atlantic Division standings. They are eager to redeem themselves after an overtime defeat to Boston in October as they aim for a win on their home ice. Overall, Los Angeles averages 2.8 goals per game.

Boston enters this game on a four-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against San Jose. In a recent matchup against Vegas, the Bruins faced a tough 5-1 defeat, with Morgan Geekie scoring Boston's only goal. This season, David Pastrnak is Boston's top goal-scorer with 34 goals. Morgan Geekie follows as their second-leading scorer, having netted 24 goals so far. Pastrnak also leads the team in overall points, accumulating 84, and he's the top playmaker with 50 assists. Recently, Boston's defense has been struggling, giving up an average of 4.4 goals across their last five games. The Bruins are keen to bounce back and recapture the form they showed in a previous game against Los Angeles. Currently, Boston averages 2.7 goals per game.

The Kings have been performing exceptionally well on their home ice this season and are expected to maintain their winning streak as they host the struggling Bruins. Boston has faced challenges during their away games, whereas Los Angeles has relied on their strong defense to stay competitive in their recent matches. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Kings win 3-2.