The Seattle Kraken (19-24-3), losers of three home games in a row, host the Los Angeles Kings (25-12-5) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Kraken are 4-5-1. They have scored 32 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 32. They have gone on the power play 21 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (19.0% of opportunities).
Kings vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Kings 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-153)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings (25-12-5 overall) have a 2-5-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 16 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-4 record (good for 22 points).
- In the six games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Los Angeles has taken 10 points from the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (4-5-2 record).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 21-0-2 in those games (to record 44 points).
- In the 13 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 11-1-1 record (23 points).
- In the 26 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 15-9-2 (32 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 8-2-2 to record 18 points.
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 19-24-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in games that have required overtime.
- In the 12 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-11-0) in 12 games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 22 games, earning 38 points from those contests.
- This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 8-6-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 11-10-1 (23 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 8-14-2 to record 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.87 | 21st |
| 1st | 2.38 | Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 23rd |
| 23rd | 27.1 | Shots | 26.6 | 28th |
| 1st | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| 29th | 15.38% | Power Play % | 18.6% | 23rd |
| 6th | 82.81% | Penalty Kill % | 77.14% | 23rd |
Kings vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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