Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

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The Los Angeles Kings are set to visit the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. The game will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 9:30 PM, and fans can catch it live on ESPN. Both teams have similar records this season, with the Kings at 34-26-19 and the Kraken at 34-34-11.

The Kings are currently ranked 8th in the Western Conference and 4th in their division. Interim head coach D.J. Smith will lead them as they aim to improve their conference record of 20-27. On the other side, the Kraken, under head coach Lane Lambert, have a conference record of 22-25 and stand 13th in the conference rankings. This regular season game promises to be an important one for both teams.

Kings vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -148, Seattle Kraken +127

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have been on a winning streak in their recent games. They secured victories against the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Nashville Predators. Their defense has been strong, blocking many shots and allowing few goals.

Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe have been key players for the Kings. Panarin has contributed with goals and assists, while Kempe has shown strong offensive skills. Quinton Byfield has also added to the team’s success with his scoring and defensive efforts.

Darcy Kuemper has been the main goalie for the Kings. He has played in many games and made numerous saves. His efforts in goal have helped the Kings maintain a strong defensive record.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken recently showed strong performances at home. They beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 with 21 shots on goal. Niklas Kokko played well, saving 26 of 27 shots.

In a close game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle won 4-3. Bobby McMann led the team with 8 shots on goal and 1 goal. Vince Dunn also contributed with 2 assists and 3 blocks.

The Kraken’s offense ranks 23rd in goals with 220 this season. On defense, they are 10th in goals against, allowing 224. Joey Daccord has been key in goal with 1173 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken. The Kings have a moneyline of -148, while the Kraken sit at +127. With the Kings ranking higher in goals against and saves, the Kings are projected to win 4-2.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of the Kings, totaling 6 goals. Given these numbers, taking the over at -105 seems like a good choice.