The Los Angeles Kings (25-12-5) go on the road against the Seattle Kraken (19-24-3) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, January 18 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kraken are riding a three-game home losing streak.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will bring home the win in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Kraken have gone 4-5-1 while scoring 32 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 19.0%). They have conceded 32 goals.
Kings vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Kings 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-154)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have finished 2-5-7 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 25-12-5.
- In the 16 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-4 record (good for 22 points).
- In the six games this season the Kings registered just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Los Angeles has taken 10 points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-5-2 record).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 21-0-2 in those games (to record 44 points).
- In the 13 games when Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 11-1-1 to register 23 points.
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 15-9-2 (32 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 8-2-2 (18 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a record of 19-24-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime games.
- Seattle has earned 11 points (5-6-1) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-11-0) in 12 games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 22 times, earning 38 points from those matchups (18-2-2).
- This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 8-6-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 11-10-1 (23 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Kraken finished 8-14-2 in those matchups (18 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.87 | 21st |
| 1st | 2.38 | Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 23rd |
| 24th | 27.1 | Shots | 26.6 | 28th |
| 1st | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| 29th | 15.38% | Power Play % | 18.6% | 23rd |
| 6th | 82.81% | Penalty Kill % | 77.14% | 23rd |
Kings vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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