Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Kraken vs Kings

The Seattle Kraken meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

There’s a strong case that the Kings win in regulation time and that means wagering the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. You can get a juicy -141 that they overcome the Kraken.

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Seattle Kraken won their previous game 3-1. This road victory at Honda Center against Anaheim Ducks was their second on the spin. Jordan Eberle registered two goals, with Frederick Gaudreau scoring one. Goalie Philipp Grubauer was red hot in this one, making 40 saves (.976).

Los Angeles Kings lost their last game, being beaten at home to Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 at Crypto.com Arena. Kings managed 24 shots and Andrei Kuzmenko recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Kraken and the Kings saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Climate Pledge Arena. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Joey Daccord (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-9-4	2.9	.899	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

Pheonix Copley (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-0-0	4.4	.833	0
23/24	4-1-1	3.16	.870	1

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.1 shots on goal, with a 22.5% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have been giving up 3.9 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

Chandler Stephenson is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Eeli Tolvanen recording 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 3.17 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Kings have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.6%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next in line after having 5 points, 2 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 1.54 GAA with a .946 SV%, including one shutout.

Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Our Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

We think that Los Angeles Kings should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the -141 available.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Kraken vs Kings stats:

• Kraken have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Kraken have lost 13 of their last 20 games.

Kings 3-Way Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those looking for a bigger price about a win for LA Kings should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Over / Under prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quinton Byfield Over 1.5 Shots -189

Quinton Byfield (Kings) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -189 available.

Latest Quinton Byfield Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+280

First

+1500

Assists

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Kraken 1 - 3 Kings

We’re betting on the Kings to secure a 3-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1400 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kraken

Kings

1-0

Kraken

+5000

Kings

+4500

2-0

Kraken

+5000

Kings

+3500

2-1

Kraken

+1500

Kings

+1300

3-0

Kraken

+4500

Kings

+2000

3-1

Kraken

+2400

Kings

+1400

3-2

Kraken

+1000

Kings

+800

4-0

Kraken

+7000

Kings

+2200

4-1

Kraken

+2800

Kings

+1000

4-2

Kraken

+2200

Kings

+1300

4-3

Kraken

+1300

Kings

+1050

5-0

Kraken

+13000

Kings

+4000

5-1

Kraken

+5000

Kings

+1500

5-2

Kraken

+3300

Kings

+1150

5-3

Kraken

+3500

Kings

+2000

5-4

Kraken

+2800

Kings

+2200

6-0

Kraken

+2800

Kings

+6000

6-1

Kraken

+12000

Kings

+3300

6-2

Kraken

+6600

Kings

+2200

6-3

Kraken

+5500

Kings

+2400

6-4

Kraken

+7500

Kings

+4500

6-5

Kraken

+6600

Kings

+5500

7-0

Kraken

+6600

Kings

+9000

7-1

Kraken

+6600

Kings

+5500

7-2

Kraken

+6600

Kings

+5500

7-3

Kraken

+11000

Kings

+4500

7-4

Kraken

+11000

Kings

+6000

7-5

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+11000

7-6

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+13000

8-0

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-1

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+10000

8-2

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+9000

8-3

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+11000

8-4

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+10000

8-5

Kraken

+14000

Kings

+14000

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Seattle Kraken 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.

You might not get rich backing Los Angeles Kings at -244. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 71% chance of winning this game. Seattle Kraken are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +198.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -115.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Kraken

+198

Kings

-244

3-Way Moneyline

Kraken

+310

Tie

+340

Kings

-141

Puck Line

Kraken +1.5

-132

Kings -1.5

+108

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

There’s the chance to back Kevin Fiala at +900 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

First

+155

Anytime

+900

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+160

Anytime

+900

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+185

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

First

+225

Anytime

+1400

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

First

+280

Anytime

+1600

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

First

+360

Anytime

+1900

Corey Perry (Kings)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+390

Anytime

+2000

Frederick Gaudreau (Kraken)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Joel Armia (Kings)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Warren Foegele (Kings)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Shane Wright (Kraken)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Jani Nyman (Kraken)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Drew Doughty (Kings)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Alex Turcotte (Kings)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Ryan Winterton (Kraken)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+850

Anytime

+3500

Ryker Evans (Kraken)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Tye Kartye (Kraken)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Mikey Anderson (Kings)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Ben Meyers (Kraken)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6000

Jacob Melanson (Kraken)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Jamie Oleksiak (Kraken)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Drew Doughty (Kings)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-370

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Shane Wright (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-100

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-185

Warren Foegele (Kings)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+110

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Seattle Kraken Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 3.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 15.4
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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