In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 18th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 1-3-1 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Los Angeles led 2-0 after the first period, but they failed to score anymore goals in the disappointing loss. The Kings out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 32-26, won 61% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Fiala and Foegele, while Laferriere led the team with five hits. The Kings started Forsberg in net, who stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game, which was an .880 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Wild by a score of 4-3 and the Jets by a score of 3-2. The Kings have lost three games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the Pacific standings with three points. Los Angeles has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.80 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe have led LA with five points each, while Kopitar and Fiala have each added four points. The projected starting goalie for the Kings is Darcy Kuemper, who is 0-2-1 with a 3.35 goals against average and an .868 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 4-0-0 this season after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Carolina had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they added two goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Hurricanes out shot Anaheim by a total of 32-24, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Jarvis (2), and Nikishin, while Walker led the way with four hits. The Hurricanes started Andersen in net, who stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Sharks by a score of 5-1 and the Flyers by a score of 4-3. The Hurricanes have won all four games this year and they are currently tied for first in the Metro standings with eight points. Carolina has scored 4.75 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 92.9% on the penalty kill this season. Seth Jarvis and Shayne Gostisbehere have led Carolina with seven points each, while Sebastian Aho has added six points. The projected starting goalie for the Hurricanes is Frederik Andersen, who is 3-0-0 with a 2.27 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost eight of their last nine games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven home games.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Kings have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 19 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 12 night games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Moore has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last four games against the Hurricanes.
- Anze Kopitar has recorded an assist in each of his last five home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Anze Kopitar has recorded a point in each of his last six appearances.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games.
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games.
Kings vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this matchup trying to stay undefeated on the season and they have scored at least four goals in every game. The Hurricanes are 2-0-0 on the road this year, while the Kings are 0-2-0 at home. Los Angeles has lost three games in a row and their defense has not been great. The Hurricanes aren’t going to win every game, but I don’t like how LA is defending. Take Carolina here.