Carolina Hurricanes Visit Los Angeles Kings Betting Lines and Pick for NHL Clash
Carolina pays a visit to Los Angeles on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Kings snipers in hockey action at STAPLES Center.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.6 win for the Kings on Thursday. 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 Los Angeles Kings sport a record of 13-10-2 heading into this matchup, while the Carolina Hurricanes sit at 10-10-6 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-11-4 for the Kings and 10-11-5 for the Hurricanes. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Carolina injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Los Angeles Kings rated this week at No. 14 and the Carolina Hurricanes sitting at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Kings No. 16-ranked offense (2.64 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.73 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.1% rate while the Hurricanes have a 91.67% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Ducks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Ducks at -158 were rewarded, while the 11 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at San Jose, Saturday, December 10th
Los Angeles home to Ottawa, Saturday, December 10th