In this NHL regular season preview between Kraken and Kings, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Kraken take on the Kings at 10-9-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Kraken are currently 5th in the league.
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
- The Kings welcome the Kraken with a 10-7-3 record.
- Los Angeles is 16th in power play goals this season.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Kraken vs Kings Preview
Planning on watching today's Kraken and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 against the Kraken in a Pacific division matchup.
Kraken vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Seattle Kraken at Los Angeles Kings
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds LA -1.5, SEA +138 | LA -164 O/U 5.5
Kraken Preview: Will the Kraken Win in Los Angeles?
Seattle's latest game was a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, bringing their record to 10-9-1. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first scored just 3:23 into the game. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing 23 shots but failing to find the net.
Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways in the game.
They failed to score in all three periods, including the first, where they allowed both of Boston's goals. Seattle also didn't score on any power plays, shorthanded opportunities, or empty net chances.
Seattle's defense had a rough start, giving up two goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game and another at 10:03. However, they tightened up afterward, not allowing any further goals. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Kings Preview: Do the Kings Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Los Angeles dropped to 10-7-3 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.
The Kings led 3-0 before giving up four unanswered goals. They allowed the tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation, and then lost in the shootout.
Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period, after having picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were held to just 3 goals. Kevin Fiala was credited with two assists, bringing his season total to 5.
The Kings' defense struggled in the third period, giving up three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper recorded 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.
Kraken vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Kraken last ten road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Through their last five home contests, the Kings offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Kings have an puck line mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Seattle has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 puck line in their last three games.
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