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Kings vs. Canucks prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [4/14/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Vancouver Canucks will square off with the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Canucks game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Kings and Canucks, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Kings a 58% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Kings vs. Canucks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+155) | +1.5 (-184) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +136 |
| Total | o6.5 (+112) | u6.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Canucks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canucks +1.5 | -184 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +136 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kings vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Kempe a 38.7% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 38.7% |
| Artemi Panarin | 37.8% |
| Quinton Byfield | 34.8% |
| Alex Laferriere | 32.3% |
| Trevor Moore | 26.3% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 36.9% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 33.5% |
| Marco Rossi | 28.0% |
| Nils Hoglander | 22.4% |
| Linus Karlsson | 21.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 8.2% |
| Artemi Panarin | 8.1% |
| Quinton Byfield | 6.9% |
| Alex Laferriere | 6.1% |
| Trevor Moore | 4.8% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 7.2% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 6.8% |
| Marco Rossi | 5.5% |
| Nils Hoglander | 4.5% |
| Linus Karlsson | 4.1% |
Kings vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Canucks and Kings at Rogers Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks in Tuesday's NHL matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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