The Kings will play the Lightning on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2023-24 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and Tampa Bay Lightning. The puck hits the ice on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Kings currently have a 95.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into this matchup with a 88.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Los Angeles Kings - The Los Angeles Kings have a 13-3-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Los Angeles Kings now rank 12th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning start this game with a 11-5-3 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 9th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2023-24 NHL season, the Los Angeles Kings rank 13th (122) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 7th (134) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Los Angeles Kings rank 23rd (91) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning, they've given up 143 goals this season, ranking them 4th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Los Angeles Kings have a 1-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 1-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Kings have a 20-10-6 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 19-17-5 at this point in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather round for a mystical tale of hockey magic! On this fateful eve, the Los Angeles Kings, with a standing of 20-10-6, shall venture into enemy territory to face the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a standing of 19-17-5. The glimmering lights of the Amalie Arena will bear witness to an important clash in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Let us peer into the swirling mists of the season's performance, where trends are taking shape. The Kings, with a win percentage of 0.556, have tallied 46 points, displaying their might on the icy battleground. The Lightning, on the other hand, with a win percentage of 0.463, have gathered 43 points, still seeking their full power.
Before the game commences, wise souls shall review each team's stats and standing. Witness the Kings' strength, their resilience, and their hunger for victory. Observe the Lightning's lightning-fast strikes, their determination to claim glory.
Now, step closer to the magical cauldron of fortune and feast your eyes upon this matchup's game and player prop bets below. Will the Kings reign supreme, or will the Lightning harness their own elemental forces? The power of choice is in your hands.
If you dare to venture into the realm of prognostication, consider placing a bet at BetRivers, BetMGM, or BetWay. Let your instincts guide you, and may fortune favor the brave. Learn the ways of hockey betting at SportsBetting3.com, where wisdom and knowledge intertwine.
As the clock ticks closer to the clash of these mighty forces, the wizard with Tourette syndrome bids you farewell. Do not falter, dear fans, for the magic of the game awaits.
Best Kings at Lightning Odds
| Underdog Tampa Bay Lightning | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Tampa Bay Lightning | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Kings are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Tampa Bay Lightning are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Kings are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Tampa Bay Lightning are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Kings
Lightning
1/09/24 7:08pm EST | -135+115 |
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 46.51%.
- Los Angeles Kings bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Kings is 57.45%.
Los Angeles Kings at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kings
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/09/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Kings
Total Goals
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Adrian Kempe
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1750.5 u +130Bet |
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Anthony Cirelli
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1350.5 u -175Bet |
Anze Kopitar
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1550.5 u +115Bet |
Brandon Hagel
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet |
Brayden Point
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -2100.5 u +150Bet |
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Drew Doughty
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Kevin Fiala
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Nicholas Paul
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 1.5 o +1001.5 u -135Bet |
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Phillip Danault
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Pierre-Luc Dubois
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -175Bet |
Quinton Byfield
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1150.5 u -115Bet |
Steven Stamkos
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -2250.5 u +160Bet |
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Trevor Moore
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
Victor Hedman
Points Scored
LAK at TBL 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 0.537 | 99 | 42 | 256 | 215 | +41.0 | 22-12-7 | 22-15-4 | 2-5 | 6-4-0 | W1 |
| x - Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 45 | 29 | 8 | 0.549 | 98 | 42 | 291 | 268 | +23.0 | 25-11-5 | 20-18-3 | 3-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
Los Angeles Kings & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +3500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +2000 Bet |
Los Angeles Kings & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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