The Seattle Kraken look to close out their disappointing 2024-25 campaign with a third consecutive victory over the Los Angeles Kings when they host the Pacific Division showdown at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday night.
Joey Daccord, who posted 28 saves in Seattle's 2-1 victory over the Kings just eight days ago, is expected to guard the cage against David Rittich, who hasn't started a game in April and posted an underwhelming 3.22 GAA in March.
Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Kraken have shown resilience by winning four of their last six games, while the Kings enter on short rest after facing Edmonton and can't afford to overlook this motivated Seattle squad.
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kraken a 62.33% chance of defeating the Kings.
Seattle Kraken: 62.33% win probability
- Strong home performance despite overall position (35 wins total shows competence at their arena)
- Recent momentum with 3 wins in last 5 games (WLLWW recent form)
- Effective offensive output (242 goals scored, which is solid for their league position)
Los Angeles Kings: 37.67% win probability
- Recent inconsistency with alternating results (WWWLW recent form)
- Road game vulnerability (47 wins overall suggests they perform better at home)
- Defensive struggles away from home (196 goals against is good overall, but likely higher on the road)
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Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings odds
Here are the latest odds as the Los Angeles Kings travel to face the Seattle Kraken in NHL action on Tuesday, April 15.
| Seattle Kraken | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +102 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings preview
The Seattle Kraken will host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night in what serves as Seattle's season finale at Climate Pledge Arena, with the home team looking to secure their third straight victory over their Pacific Division rivals.
The Kings, who locked horns with Edmonton last night, have been red-hot lately, winning six of their previous seven games including impressive victories over Colorado and Anaheim.
Seattle, despite being eliminated from playoff contention, has shown resilience by winning four of their last six contests, including a seven-round shootout thriller against St. Louis on Saturday.
Joey Daccord, who made 28 saves in Seattle's 2-1 victory over the Kings just eight days ago, is expected to guard the crease for the Kraken, while Los Angeles will likely turn to David Rittich who hasn't started a game in April.
The Kings' potent offense led by Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield, and Alex Laferriere will look to solve a Kraken defense that has held them to just three goals in their last two meetings.
With the Kraken determined to give their fans something to cheer about in their finale and the Kings potentially missing key defensemen Joel Edmundson and Drew Doughty, this Pacific Division clash could deliver more fireworks than their tight 2-1 contest last week.
Key stats
- 1Kings sit 4th in the Western Conference with 103 points through 80 games, making them legitimate playoff contenders
- 2The Kings have won 4 of their last 5 games (WWWLW) showing strong recent form
- 3Los Angeles holds a +47 goal differential (243 goals scored vs. 196 allowed), among the best defensive teams in the West
- 4Seattle ranks 13th in the West with just 76 points in 81 games and a -17 goal differential (242-259)
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings form
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
Seattle Kraken
50%
Los Angeles Kings
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Apr 8, 2025
Los Angeles Kings
1 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Jan 19, 2025
Seattle Kraken
4 : 2
Los Angeles Kings
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
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