Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/1

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The Los Angeles Kings will travel to the Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. The game is set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kings, with a record of 23-17-13, are led by Head Coach Jim Hiller. They rank 8th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Western Pacific Division. The Hurricanes, under Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour, hold a record of 33-16-6. They stand 2nd in the Eastern Conference and lead the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Kings vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -194, Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine +162

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Adrian Kempe was a standout performer with two goals and one assist in that game.

In their game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Kings struggled and lost 4-1. Despite taking 38 shots, they only managed one goal. Adrian Kempe scored the lone goal for the Kings in that game.

Darcy Kuemper has been the primary goalie for the Kings. He has played 35 games, with 14 wins and 10 losses. His performance will be key in the upcoming games as the Kings look to improve their standings.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have been active in their recent games. They faced a narrow 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals with Frederik Andersen making 38 saves. The Hurricanes managed 22 shots on goal in that game.

In their home game against the Utah Mammoth, the Hurricanes secured a 5-4 win. Andrei Svechnikov and Shayne Gostisbehere both contributed two goals each. The team had 33 shots on goal, showing their offensive strength.

Against the Ottawa Senators, the Hurricanes won 4-1, with a solid performance from Seth Jarvis, who had a goal and an assist. The team faced 36 shots from Ottawa but maintained a strong defense. This win was part of a positive stretch for the Hurricanes.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Carolina Hurricanes are favored at -194. The Hurricanes have strong skater stats, ranking 4th in goals and 2nd in shots on goal. The projected score is Hurricanes 3, Kings 2, so picking the Hurricanes to win straight up is recommended.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 5.5 goals. The combined projected score of 5 suggests taking the under. Both teams have solid defensive stats, with the Hurricanes ranked 2nd in goals against, making a low-scoring game likely.