Oddsmakers like the Kings. Who else do they like?

Reporters receive frequent emails from Las Vegas oddsmakers, specifically Bovada, on subjects that range from postseason awards favorites to playoff and regular season predictions to more interesting prop bets on individual player performances. These topics mean little, though it’s interesting to learn what those who set the lines think about particular teams and players.

Earlier today, Bovada released the over/under on projected point totals. Among LAKI’s Western Conference observations:

-Bovada doesn’t appear to be scared off by a potential Stanley Cup hangover or the Los Angeles’ tendencies to finish right around the 100-point cusp
-San Jose still expected to be a very good hockey team despite their widely unpopular off-season decisions
-Good luck on replicating that 112-point season, Colorado
-Dallas could stagnate despite their playoff return and the acquisition of Jason Spezza? If you say so, Bovada
-Teams Bovada is soft on: Arizona (80.5 over/under), Winnipeg (80.5), Nashville (76.5) and Calgary (71.5 over/under)

Boston Bruins
Over/Under 112½

Chicago Blackhawks
111½

Los Angeles Kings
106½

Anaheim Ducks
105½

Pittsburgh Penguins
105½

St Louis Blues
105½

San Jose Sharks
102½

Colorado Avalanche
98½

Minnesota Wild
98½

New York Rangers
95½

Tampa Bay Lightning
94½

Montreal Canadiens
93½

Detroit Red Wings
91½

Columbus Blue Jackets
90½

Philadelphia Flyers
90½

Dallas Stars
89½

Toronto Maple Leafs
88½

Vancouver Canucks
88½

Washington Capitals
88½

New Jersey Devils
83½

Carolina Hurricanes
81½

New York Islanders
81½

Arizona Coyotes
80½

Edmonton Oilers
80½

Winnipeg Jets
80½

Ottawa Senators
78½

Nashville Predators
76½

Calgary Flames
71½

Florida Panthers
70½

Buffalo Sabres
65½