LA Kings (10-7-3) vs Seattle Kraken (10-9-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: LA Kings -170 / Seattle Kraken +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs LA Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 23rd at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 10-9-1 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Seattle scored once in the second and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Kraken outshot Nashville by a total of 37-24, won 45% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Gourde, Sprong, and Montour, while Daccord stopped all 24 shots that he faced for the win.
Prior to that game, the Kraken lost to the Rangers by a score of 2-0 but did win the four games prior to that. Seattle has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with nine goals, 12 assists, and 46 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 9-3-1 with a 2.31 goals against average and a .923 save percentage this year.
LA Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 10-7-3 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Los Angeles allowed the only goal in the game in the third period for the shutout loss. The Kings outshot Buffalo by a total of 23-19, won 59.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles was led by Kopitar, who registered five shots on goal, while Rittich stopped 18 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Kings defeated Detroit by a score of 4-1 but did lose to Colorado and Calgary before that. Los Angeles has scored 3.05 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with five goals, 16 assists, and 25 shots on goal, while David Rittich is 6-5-0 with a 2.37 goals-against average and a .897 save percentage this year.
Why the Kraken will beat the Kings
- The underdogs have won four of the Kraken’s last five games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Kings have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have lost the first period in three of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight day games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four day games following a loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five day games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last three road games against Western Conference opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances in day games at Crypto.com Arena.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances in day games at Crypto.com Arena.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Vince Dunn has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Saturday appearances.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
Seattle Kraken vs LA Kings Prediction
Seattle comes into this game playing some of their best hockey of the season and they have won five of their last six games. The Kraken have allowed two goals or fewer in five straight games, which has covered up for a low-scoring offense. Seattle is 3-5-0 on the road, while LA is 5-2-1 at home. The Kings have also been a solid defensive team this season, but they have dropped three of their last four games. I know Seattle hasn’t been great on the road, but I really like how they are playing and I will take them with the plus money here.