Kraken vs Kings Prediction
Los Angeles Kings (17-6-4) vs Seattle Kraken (10-14-9)
Game Info: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -161 / Seattle Kraken +131 --- Over/Under: 6
The Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kraken vs Kings prediction.
Kraken Have Lost Two Straight Games
The Kraken have lost two games in a row and both of those games went to overtime. In the last game against the Dallas Stars, the Kraken were defeated 4-3 in overtime. The Kraken on the season is averaging 2.69 goals while their defense is giving up 3.18 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Oliver Bjorkstrand has scored 10 goals and added 16 assists so far this season. In this game, the Kraken need to try and be the team to get out to the fast start.
Kings Coming Off Win Victory
The Kings faced off against the Kraken in the last game and they were able to secure a 3-2 in shootout. Trevor Moore had a goal and seven shots on goal. The Kings are averaging 3.56 goals while their defense is giving up 2.41 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. Anze Kopitar is having a big season scoring 12 goals and adding 15 assists per game. The Kings are 3rd in the West with 40 points, a point ahead of the Winnipeg Jets.
Kraken vs Kings Betting Prediction
The last time these two teams faced off there were only five goals scored and this game is going to be lower scoring again. The Kings are giving up 2.41 goals per game and they are going to really lockdown in this game. The Kraken are averaging only 2.69 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. This game is going to be lower scoring and the under to cash.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
