The Los Angeles Kings (25-12-5) look to conclude their five-game road trip on a high note as they face the Seattle Kraken (19-24-3) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday night.
The Kings enter the contest with momentum after an impressive 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, showcasing their league-leading defense that allows just 2.38 goals per game.
Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been particularly dominant in January, posting a remarkable 0.80 GAA and .971 save percentage across five starts this month.
The Kraken, meanwhile, return home after a challenging 2-3-0 road trip, having won only four of their last 15 games and struggling to find consistent offensive production.
This Pacific Division matchup marks the second meeting between these teams this season, with the Kings having secured a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous encounter.
With key players like Yanni Gourde and Jordan Eberle sidelined for Seattle, and the Kings' Alex Laferriere questionable with an upper-body injury, both teams will need to adapt their strategies in this crucial divisional clash.
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 67.33% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Los Angeles Kings: 67.33% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (101 goals against in 42 games)
- Better overall record (25 wins vs 19 wins)
- Higher points percentage (55 points in 42 games vs 41 points in 46 games)
Seattle Kraken: 32.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (148 goals against, 7th worst in Western Conference)
- Inconsistent form (LWLWL in recent games)
- Low win percentage (19 wins in 46 games, 13th in Western Conference)
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Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings odds
| Seattle Kraken | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +130 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -150 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Seattle Kraken have won 19 out of 46 matches this season.
- 2The Los Angeles Kings have won 25 out of 42 matches this season.
- 3With 41 points, the Seattle Kraken holds the 13th position in the league standings.
- 4Los Angeles Kings's 55 points place them 6th in the rankings.
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Seattle Kraken
33%
Los Angeles Kings
67%
Nov 23, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
2 : 1
Seattle Kraken
Apr 4, 2024
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Dec 21, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Dec 17, 2023
Seattle Kraken
2 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Apr 2, 2023
Seattle Kraken
1 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 30, 2022
Los Angeles Kings
8 : 9
Seattle Kraken
