Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Kings? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 at home against the Kraken.
SEATTLE KRAKEN VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)
Can Seattle Grab a Win on the Road?
Seattle fell to 10-9-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.
Defensively, Seattle struggled early, giving up their first goal just 3:23 into the game. The Bruins added another goal later in the first period, and the Kraken were unable to respond, finishing with 23 shots on goal.
Seattle’s offense was held in check in their last game, as the Kraken were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. They managed 23 shots on goal but came up empty, with 19 giveaways contributing to their struggles.
After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Kraken couldn’t find the net in the second or third. No players scored, and they failed to convert on the power play.
Seattle’s defense allowed two early goals in the first period, including a power-play goal at 10:03. However, they tightened up afterward, not conceding in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Will Los Angeles Make it Happen at Home?
Los Angeles dropped to 10-7-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the game’s total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.
Things looked good early for the Kings, as they held a 3-0 lead in the third period. However, the Blackhawks scored three unanswered goals, tying the game with just 31 seconds left in regulation.
Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings in their 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere converting on 3 attempts. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 for the season. The Kings also recorded 13 giveaways.
Defensively, the Kings struggled in their last game, particularly in the third period, where they allowed three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, posting a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.