The Seattle Kraken (31-30-13) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (38-25-11) on Wednesday, April 3rd. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on Max. The Kraken are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jets. Puck drop is set for 9:30 ET.

Kraken vs Kings

The Seattle Kraken Are Coming Off A Win

Seattle comes into this game as the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 31-30-13. In the Pacific Division, the Kraken are in 5th place. On the road this year, Seattle has gone 15-13-7. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone just 3-7.

As the underdog, Seattle has gone 16-22-9 this season. Against the Western Conference, the Kraken have gone 16-26. Over their last five games, Seattle has gone 3-2. They have been the underdog in 47 of their 74 games this year.

On the road this season, the Kraken have gone 22-13 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of -0.3 goals per game. So far, they have been the underdog in 47 of their 70 games and have a puck line record of 29-18 when in that role. In their last ten road games, Seattle has gone 7-3 vs. the puck line.

Overall, the Kraken have gone 41-33 against the puck line, including a mark of 12-15 when they are favored. So far, they have 19 wins by multiple goals and have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. In their last five road games, Seattle has gone 4-1 vs. the puck line.

In their most recent matchup, the Kraken played against the Sharks and won with a score of 4-2. In the 3rd period, the Kraken found the net one time against the Sharks after their three goals in the first period. All four goals came at even strength. They finished with 32 shots on goal and had 6 turnovers.

Seattle also picked up a win against the puck line, coming into the game favored by -1.5. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals, with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Kings have gone 17-11-7. In the Pacific Division, Los Angeles is in 4th place with a record of 10-10. Against teams in the Western Conference, the Kings have gone 21-21.

Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 5-5 and have lost three straight games. So far this season, Los Angeles has been favored in 49 of their 74 games and have gone 26-16-7 in those games.

So far this season, the Kings have gone 35-39 against the puck line, including a mark of 18-31 when favored. Overall, Los Angeles has 25 wins by more than one goal compared to 13 wins by just one goal.

At home, the Kings have gone 15-20 against the puck line, and they are currently 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games at home. In their last ten games overall, the Kings have gone 5-5 against the puck line.

After suffering a 4-3 loss on the road to the Jets, the Kings are looking to bounce back today. Offensively, the Kings scored one goal in the first period and two times in the second period. All three goals came at even strength. They finished with 28 shots on goal and had 3 turnovers.

Despite the loss, Los Angeles did cover the puck line, as they went into the game as the underdog. The over/under line going into the game was 5.5 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

Seattle Offense Breakdown

The Kraken come into the game scoring an average of 2.6 goals per game, putting them 29th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 24th in the league. Seattle’s offense is currently ranked 18th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the league.

This season, the over/under record for the Kraken’s is 32-38-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 38 games that exceeded the over/under line of 5.5. On average, their games are averaging 5.5 goals per game.

Kings Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This season, the Kings have a 22-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-7 record.

The Kings’ over/under record this season is 28-43-3. For the season, they have had 39 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 5.5. Overall, their games are averaging5.8 goals per game.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken are currently 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.3 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 15th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Los Angeles defense takes on the Kraken ranked 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.2 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 3rd in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.

Kraken vs Kings Trends

• Seattle has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
• In their last five home games, Los Angeles has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kings have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kraken have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.

Kraken vs Kings Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Kings are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -181, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Kraken to cover. Even in the event of a Kings victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Kraken should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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