New Jersey Devils (15-19-5) vs Los Angeles Kings (20-16-5)
Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 7:00 pm
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Los Angeles Kings over New Jersey. After back to back losses to two of the league's premier teams (Tampa Bay, Colorado), the Kings will no doubt be happy to step down in class, and see the Devils opposite them in the rink this evening. These two teams last met earlier this season in Los Angeles, and the Kings won, 3-2. That match-up featured the Kings' #2 goalie, Cal Petersen, vs. the Devils' #1 netminder, Mackenzie Blackwood. But Jonathan Quick will be between the pipes tonight, and the Kings will have a scheduling advantage given that New Jersey had to play Saturday vs. Carolina, while the Kings have been off since Thursday. Los Angeles is 2-0 this as a road favorite, while the Devils are 3-5 as a home underdog. And New Jersey's also a poor 35-57 when playing with revenge, and a wallet-breaking 4-12 when playing without rest. Take the Kings tonight. Good luck, as always....Al McMordie.