STAPLES Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Los Angeles Kings and the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they Hurricanes listed earlier today as underdogs of 152 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-0.8 win for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 11-10-6 this season, while the Kings are 19-8-3. Carolina is 14-11-2 against the total, while Los Angeles is 12-16-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Carolina injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 19-rated Los Angeles Kings and the No. 16-ranked Carolina Hurricanes, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.92 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 17 at 3.04 goals allowed. The Kings power play is averaging 17.86% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 77.78% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Carolina was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Sharks. Bettors on San Jose at -128 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Los Angeles won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Senators on December 07. Bettors who backed the Kings at -173 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Carolina is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
- Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Los Angeles's last 14 games
- Los Angeles is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Anaheim, Monday, December 11th
Los Angeles at New Jersey, Tuesday, December 12th
