Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 2/1/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 1st at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 26-17-6 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Los Angeles allowed one goal in the first and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Kings were outshot by a total of 33-28, won 44.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles was led by Foegele, who had six shots on goal, while Rittich stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kings lost to the Panthers by a score of 3-0 and the Red Wings by a score of 5-2. Los Angeles has lost four games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 58 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 2.53 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 24 goals, 20 assists, and 148 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 12 goals, 31 assists, and 66 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 14-6-6 with a 2.17 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this year. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 32-16-4 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina led 3-1 after the second period, but Chicago scored in the third and they had to hang on for the win. The Hurricanes outshot Chicago by a total of 27-20, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis, Rantanen, and Slavin, while Kochetkov stopped 18 out of 20 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hurricanes defeated the Rangers by a score of 4-0 but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 before that. Carolina has won six of their last seven games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 68 points. Carolina has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.69 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 86.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 17 goals, 34 assists, and 137 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 20 goals, 20 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Frederik Andersen is 6-1-0 with a 1.84 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage this season. 

Why the Hurricanes will beat the Kings

• The Hurricanes have won eight of their last nine games against the Kings.
• The Kings have lost each of their last five night games at Lenovo Center.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games.
• The Hurricanes have won the first period in six of their last seven home games against the Kings following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against the Kings following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last five road games against the Hurricanes following a road loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games following a win.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of his 13 previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Kings.
• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games at Lenovo Center.
• Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 home appearances against the Kings.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Warren Foegele has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances against former teams.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in five of the Kings’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup trying to snap their four-game losing streak, but they continue to be on the road here. The Kings are 11-14-5 on the road, while the Hurricanes are 20-5-1 at home this season. Carolina has been one of the best home teams in the NHL this year and they have played very well over the last two weeks. The Hurricanes are allowing just 2.69 goals per game this season and they should have another strong defensive game against a Los Angeles team that has scored a total of two goals in their last three games. Take the Hurricanes to win by at least two goals here.