Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Hurricanes

The Los Angeles Kings meet the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, February 1.

We are betting on the Hurricanes to get the better of the Kings in regulation time. You can back our prediction at -119 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Los Angeles Kings won their previous game by a 3-2 (OT) scoreline. It was on the road against Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Adrian Kempe scored two goals and Quinton Byfield registered the other.

Carolina Hurricanes were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 4-3 (OT) reverse against Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Sebastian Antero Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere and Mark Jankowski each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes beat the Kings when the teams last met. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. We’ve seen seven Canes wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	31-6-2	2.5	.894	2

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have given up 2.7 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.3%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Kevin Fiala recording 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.76 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Canes have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 25.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.4 goals from 25.1 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.1%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next in line after registering 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.02 GAA with a .914 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Carolina Hurricanes should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -119 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Kings vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kings have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games against Kings.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Carolina can be backed at a bigger price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider Winning Margin and Match Winner & Total Goals.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -149

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -149 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 3 - 5 Hurricanes

We’re betting on the Hurricanes to secure a 5-3 winning scoreline. Odds of +2200 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Hurricanes

1-0

Kings

+4500

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Kings

+4500

Hurricanes

+3400

2-1

Kings

+1300

Hurricanes

+1200

3-0

Kings

+3500

Hurricanes

+2200

3-1

Kings

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

3-2

Kings

+900

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Kings

+5500

Hurricanes

+2500

4-1

Kings

+2000

Hurricanes

+1100

4-2

Kings

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Kings

+1300

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Kings

+11000

Hurricanes

+4500

5-1

Kings

+4000

Hurricanes

+1800

5-2

Kings

+2500

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Kings

+3300

Hurricanes

+2200

5-4

Kings

+2800

Hurricanes

+2400

6-0

Kings

+2800

Hurricanes

+7500

6-1

Kings

+10000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Kings

+5000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-3

Kings

+4500

Hurricanes

+2800

6-4

Kings

+7000

Hurricanes

+5000

6-5

Kings

+6600

Hurricanes

+6000

7-0

Kings

+6600

Hurricanes

+11000

7-1

Kings

+6600

Hurricanes

+7500

7-2

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-3

Kings

+9000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-4

Kings

+10000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-5

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

7-6

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

8-1

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-2

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-3

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+12500

8-4

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-5

Kings

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -175 about them triumphing means a 64% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Los Angeles Kings, you will find +146 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -120.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Kings

+146

Hurricanes

-175

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+245

Tie

+325

Hurricanes

-110

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-172

Hurricanes -1.5

+140

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Shots, Blocked Shots, Goals, Assists and Goaltender Saves among the choices and you can take a particular view.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 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 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 19.7
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 11.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 6.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 34.7
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 17.7
• Takeaways: 6

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