Kraken vs Kings Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2024

By: Jeremy O’Quinn |

Last Updated: 04/02/2024 at 6:57 PM ET

Seattle Kraken at Los Angeles Kings 04/03/24 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/4/2024, 1:30 AM UTC
Latest Odds: LAK -185 ; O/U 5.5

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The Seattle Kraken are heading to Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, where they will take on the Los Angeles Kings. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Kraken come into this game with a 31-30-13 record which places them fifth in the Pacific. Despite losing 7 of their last 10 games, the Kraken are coming off a 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Monday.

Joey Daccord will be the Kraken’s starting goaltender on Monday, he’s posted a 2.42 goals against average to go along with his 18-16-11 record. Jared McCann leads the Kraken with 28 goals and 59 points through 73 games. Seattle is scoring just 2.62 goals per game this season, while giving up 2.82 on the defensive end.

The Kings have fallen to the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, putting together a record of 38-25-11. Los Angeles has now dropped three straight games, most recently suffering a 4-3 loss against Winnipeg on Monday.

Cam Talbot is expected to be the Kings’ starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted 2.48 goals against average to go along with his 23-18-6 record. Kevin Fiala leads the kings with 66 points in 74 games, while Trevor Moore has buried a team-leading 26 goals. Los Angeles is scoring just 3.07 goals per game, while giving up 2.59 on the defensive end.

Kraken vs Kings Prediction

Kraken vs Kings Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken

Kraken

Seattle are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games.
Seattle are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Los Angeles.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Seattle's last 11 games on the road.

Kings

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles' last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles' last 6 games against Seattle.
Los Angeles are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.

Our Free NHL Pick for Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken

Los Angeles Kings -1.5

The Kings are desperate for a win, as they’re now just 3 points ahead of St. Louis for the last wild card spot. Expect Los Angeles to play a defensive focused game to limit Seattle’s shots on goal. Daccord will need to be perfect to give Seattle a chance in this one however, expect the Kings to take care of business in this one. Final score prediction, Kings win and cover the spread 3-1.