If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 28 times.
• There have been 20 Los Angeles games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.35) and Kings (2.76).
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -162

• The Hurricanes have gone 29-18 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 21-11 record (winning 65.6% of its games).
• The Hurricanes have a 61.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Kings Moneyline: +135

• Los Angeles has earned an upset victory seven times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 20 games as the underdog).
• When the Kings’ moneyline odds are +135 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
• Los Angeles’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 42.6% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Los Angeles 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Mikko Rantanen is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 66 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 17.6%.
• Sebastian Aho has 17 goals and 34 assists for Carolina to compile 51 total points (one per game).
• With 40 points through 45 games (20 goals and 20 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 19 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 78 goals with 726 saves.

Kings Points Leaders

• Adrian Kempe’s 24 goals and 20 assists in 49 matchups give him 44 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Anze Kopitar has made a big impact for Los Angeles this season with 43 points, thanks to 12 goals and 31 assists.
• Los Angeles’ Kevin Fiala has 29 points, courtesy of 16 goals (second on team) and 13 assists (ninth).
• Los Angeles’ Darcy Kuemper is 14-6-6 this season, collecting 659 saves and permitting 58 goals (2.2 goals against average) with a .920 save percentage (eighth-best in the league).

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Carolina vs. Los Angeles Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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