Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2025

Total Line Looks Too High and We’ll Go Under

There is -137 available for Under 5.5 goals and that makes plenty of appeal. Our prediction is that the Hurricanes and the Kings will struggle to light the lamp.

8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Games for Canes

Carolina Hurricanes have won their previous eight games. A 3-1 triumph recently occurred on the road at SAP Center at San Jose when playing San Jose Sharks. Sebastian Antero Aho, Seth Jarvis and Sean Walker each scored one goal. Goalie Frederik Andersen was red hot in this one, making 24 saves (.960).

Los Angeles Kings have now achieved four straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at United Center when beating Chicago Blackhawks 3-1. Joel Edmundson, Trevor Moore and Alex Turcotte each scored one goal. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 17 saves (.944).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings have claimed consecutive wins over the Canes. Both victories were achieved at Lenovo Center, with a 5-2 followed by a 4-2 scoreline. The Canes have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-16-3	2.6	.897	2
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-0-0	2	.940	0
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 1.5 goals from 24.4 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

Sebastian Antero Aho is the top points scorer with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, with Taylor Hall racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov have a 1.19 goal against average with a .948 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Kings have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.2 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

The top points scorer is Anze Kopitar with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next in line after having 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 1.36 GAA with a .941 SV%, including two shutouts.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There is an appealing -137 when it comes to Unders which is our confident pick. The lamp might not be lit too many times when it comes to this NHL encounter.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing hockey picks. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we can make the best NHL predictions.

Key Hurricanes vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Hurricanes games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Hurricanes games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Hurricanes games on the road this season.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 5 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Kings games at home this season.

Under 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

If you’re wanting to go Under a certain number of goals but fancy bigger odds, a bet on Match Winner & Total Goals could be a good option. You need the two combinations to work in your favor.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -130

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -130 that he goes over the line.

Latest Logan Stankoven Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+300

First

+1400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 1 - 4 Kings

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Kings to win by a 4-1 scoreline. At odds of +1600, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Kings

1-0

Hurricanes

+3500

Kings

+3400

2-0

Hurricanes

+3400

Kings

+3000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1050

Kings

+1000

3-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Kings

+2500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Kings

+1400

3-2

Hurricanes

+750

Kings

+750

4-0

Hurricanes

+3400

Kings

+3500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Kings

+1600

4-2

Hurricanes

+1600

Kings

+1600

4-3

Hurricanes

+1150

Kings

+1150

5-0

Hurricanes

+6600

Kings

+7000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2500

Kings

+2800

5-2

Hurricanes

+1900

Kings

+2200

5-3

Hurricanes

+2900

Kings

+2900

5-4

Hurricanes

+2800

Kings

+2800

6-0

Hurricanes

+11000

Kings

+11000

6-1

Hurricanes

+6600

Kings

+7000

6-2

Hurricanes

+4000

Kings

+4000

6-3

Hurricanes

+4000

Kings

+4500

6-4

Hurricanes

+6600

Kings

+7000

6-5

Hurricanes

+7000

Kings

+7000

7-1

Hurricanes

+11000

Kings

+12000

7-2

Hurricanes

+10000

Kings

+11000

7-3

Hurricanes

+8000

Kings

+9000

7-4

Hurricanes

+9000

Kings

+10000

7-5

Hurricanes

+9000

Kings

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

The Moneyline odds about Los Angeles Kings triumphing is priced at -102 and you can get Carolina Hurricanes at -118. There is a 51% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on the NHL including Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are +120.

If you want to back favorites Kings to score the first goal, then you can get odds of -120. However, the Canes are a bigger -120 to light the lamp ahead of their opponents.

The betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League encounter. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-118

Kings

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+145

Tie

+310

Kings

+148

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+210

Kings +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-147

Over 5.5

+120

Adrian Kempe Favorite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Adrian Kempe to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +170. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +850.

Player Goals

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+170

Anytime

+850

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+950

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

First

+195

Anytime

+950

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+230

Anytime

+1100

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+230

Anytime

+1100

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+270

Anytime

+1300

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+280

Anytime

+1300

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1400

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+320

Anytime

+1400

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

First

+325

Anytime

+1500

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+325

Anytime

+1500

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+325

Anytime

+1500

Warren Foegele (Kings)

First

+340

Anytime

+1500

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+340

Anytime

+1500

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+1600

Alex Turcotte (Kings)

First

+390

Anytime

+1700

Phillip Danault (Kings)

First

+390

Anytime

+1700

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+420

Anytime

+1800

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1900

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1900

Akil Thomas (Kings)

First

+460

Anytime

+1900

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+540

Anytime

+2200

Tanner Jeannot (Kings)

First

+550

Anytime

+2200

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+550

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-100

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-105

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-100

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 33.3
• Hits: 34.9
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 13
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 32.7
• Hits: 32.9
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 17.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 33.2
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 26.7
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4

Team News

Carolina Hurricanes Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
24	Seth Jarvis	4	18.93	5	2	7	4
4	Shayne Gostisbehere	4	19	1	6	7	9
20	Sebastian Antero Aho	4	19.33	1	5	6	2

71	Taylor Hall	4	13.45	2	2	4	3
53	Jackson Blake	4	16.68	1	3	4	1
21	Alexander Nikishin	4	16.55	1	3	4	6
22	Logan Stankoven	4	16.65	1	2	3	3
48	Jordan Martinook	4	14.83	0	3	3	4
50	Eric Robinson	4	10.05	2	1	3	2
28	William Carrier	4	11.55	1	1	2	3
19	K'Andre Miller	4	22.4	2	0	2	2
6	Mike Reilly	2	18.45	0	1	1	3
82	Jesperi Kotkaniemi	2	10.1	0	1	1	2
26	Sean Walker	4	22.33	1	0	1	-3
11	Jordan Staal	4	15.3	1	0	1	3
64	Jalen Chatfield	4	19.65	0	1	1	3
37	Andrei Svechnikov	4	15.23	0	0	0	0
27	Nikolaj Ehlers	4	16.85	0	0	0	2
74	Jaccob Slavin	2	18.55	0	0	0	-1
77	Mark Jankowski	2	9.55	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Brandon Bussi	1	1	0.941
31	Frederik Andersen	3	2.27	0.899

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Los Angeles Kings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
55	Quinton Byfield	5	19.02	2	3	5	-2
9	Adrian Kempe	5	19.62	2	3	5	2
22	Kevin Fiala	5	18.16	3	1	4	-2

11	Anze Kopitar	4	18.75	0	4	4	2
8	Drew Doughty	5	23.54	0	3	3	2
40	Joel Armia	5	13.82	0	3	3	1
96	Andrei Kuzmenko	5	17.48	1	2	3	2
55	Brandt Clarke	5	17.84	1	1	2	1
12	Trevor Moore	5	15.78	1	1	2	-1
37	Warren Foegele	5	14.68	1	0	1	-3
44	Mikey Anderson	5	19.84	1	0	1	2
5	Cody Ceci	5	17.2	0	1	1	-4
15	Alex Turcotte	5	9.02	0	1	1	0
24	Phillip Danault	5	18.12	0	1	1	0
39	Jeff Malott	5	7.2	1	0	1	0
2	Brian Dumoulin	5	19.2	0	0	0	-4
14	Alex Laferriere	5	14.78	0	0	0	-4
6	Joel Edmundson	5	17.4	0	0	0	2
79	Samuel Helenius	1	8.2	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
31	Anton Forsberg	2	3.89	0.867
35	Darcy Kuemper	3	3.35	0.868
29	Pheonix Copley	-	-	-

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups