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Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 3/22/25 NHL Picks
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Los Angeles Kings (37-21-9) vs Carolina Hurricanes (42-22-4)
March 22, 2025 at 04:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -112 / Carolina Hurricanes -108 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes (42-22-4, 32-36) are going through their best period of the season as they recorded eight consecutive wins. Following a four-game home stand, the Canes opened a four-game road trip with wins against the Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks, scoring nine and conceding just one goal in the process. The Hurricanes are 2nd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 88 points, 12 behind the first-placed Capitals.
The Hurricanes average 3.24 goals per game this year (8th), while they allow 2.60 GPG (5th). Sebastian Aho leads the team with 65 points (26 G and 39 A). Seth Jarvis contributes 52 points (27 G and 25 A), while Andrei Svechnikov has 43 points (18 G and 25 A).
Frederik Andersen (10-5-0) will likely take his place in the cage for the Hurricanes on Saturday against the Kings. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.08 goals per game this year with a .915 SV% and one shutout.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (37-21-9, 31-36 ATS) have been playing some fine hockey in the last couple of weeks. Following a five-game losing run from late February to early March, the Kings won six of seven games. The lone loss came to the Wild, while the Kings defeated the Blues, Golden Knights, Islanders, Capitals, Predators, and Blackhawks. Los Angeles is 3rd in the Pacific Division Standings with 83 points, two behind the Oilers and five behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Kings score 2.81 goals per game on average (21st), while they concede 2.54 GPG (3rd). This season, Adrian Kempe leads the team with 55 points (28 G and 27 A). Anze Kopitar has 53 points (16 G and 37 A), while Kevin Fiala chips in with 45 points (25 G and 20 A).
Darcy Kuemper (23-9-7) is expected to start for the Kings at the goal on Saturday against the Hurricanes. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.13 goals per game this year with a .919 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
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- Each of the Kings’ last six home games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 18 of the Hurricanes’ last 19 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last three home games against the Hurricanes.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.61).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 2nd in the league for shots against per game this season (25.4).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.87%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Hurricanes vs Kings Prediction
The Hurricanes won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters but the Kings were better in the last two meetings, including the first clash of this season when Los Angeles won 4-2 in Carolina. Even though many of the H2H wet Over, both the Kings and Hurricanes are struggling offensively lately, and I doubt we will have a high-scoring affair on Saturday. Carolina is 25-38-5 Over/Under, while Los Angeles is 25-39-3 Over/Under this season. I am going with another low-scoring affair here.
