Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Los Angeles vs. Kraken NHL Odds
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(43-27-10) Los Angeles Kings vs. Seattle Kraken (26-46-6)
Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Los Angeles -180 Kraken +150 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Los Angeles -1.5 +130 Kraken +1.5 150
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings travel to take on the Kraken with a significantly better record. For the year, the team has gone 43-27, placing them 3rd in the Pacific division. So far, the team has put together a strong road record, at 22-11-6.
On offense, the Kings have consistently been able to generate scoring chances for themselves, ranking 3rd in the league in Corsi rating. However, this has not translated to outstanding production, as the team ranks just 24th in overall goal scoring.
A key reason for this discrepancy as they are finding the net at rate of just 10.46% when they have generated these scoring chances. This figure places them last in the NHL.
On defense, the Kings goalie group has been vulnerable to big nights, as their save percentage of 91%, ranks just 21st in the league. However, the goalie group has benefited from the rest of the defense doing a good job at limiting their opponent’s scoring opportunities, as they have the 8th best Corsi Allowed rating.
Seattle Kraken
The Kraken come enter this matchup with a record of just 26-46, good for the 8th spot in the Pacific Division. Throughout the season, the team has not been good at home, winning just 15 games on their home ice.
Offensively, the team has struggled across the board. When looking at their ability to generate scoring chances, the Kraken are ranked 24th in Corsi rating. These lack of opportunities, place them 28th in the NHL in goals scored.
When looking at the advanced analytics, the Kraken are rated even worse, with an expected goals total of just 128, placing them 30th in the NHL. However, if the team had done a better job generating scoring chances, they would be in decent shape, as their overall shot percentage is closer to the league average.
When looking at Seattles, goalie play, they continuously have had problems, posting an overall save percentage of 90%, placing them 31st in the league.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Kings are 8-1 in their last 9 games as a road favorite
- Kraken are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
- Kraken are 15-39 in their last 54 games as an underdog.
Free Los Angeles Kings vs. Seattle Kraken NHL Prediction
Heading into this matchup, the LA Kings are the heavy favorite to pick up the win. This should be a good matchup for LA, as they have the advantage on both offense and defense. However, if you don’t see enough value in taking the moneyline at -180, I actually like the Kraken to keep this game within 1.5 goals.
Even though the Kraken struggle on offense, the King’s defense is susceptible to giving up high-danger scoring chances. In these instances, the team’s goalie unit is ranked just 22nd,
If you are going to wager on the over-under, I see this matchup finishing above 6 goals. Los Angeles’ offense should have no problem finding the net against one of the worst goalie units in the league. On the other side, I see the Kraken contributing enough scoring to take this game over the betting total.
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