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Kings vs. Kraken Prediction: Los Angeles Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/18/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken matchup.
The Seattle Kraken will face the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Los Angeles-Seattle game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Kings are more likely to win, while the Kraken have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kings vs. Kraken predictions page.
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Kings vs. Kraken Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Kraken and Kings at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Seattle Kraken
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Kings vs. Kraken matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Los Angeles vs. Seattle picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Kings vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Kings and Kraken 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Kings a 57% chance of defeating the Kraken.
According to our model, the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Kings vs. Kraken Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -154 | +130 |
| Total | o5.5 (+130) | u5.5 (-135) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Kraken Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Kings vs. Kraken matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Kings vs. Kraken Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Kraken?
According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Kraken.
Our projections give Kempe a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kings star is a 33.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 6.9% |
| Akil Thomas | 6.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 5.9% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jared McCann | 5.3% |
| Matty Beniers | 4.7% |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | 4.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 33.0% |
| Akil Thomas | 30.6% |
| Kevin Fiala | 28.1% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jared McCann | 25.2% |
| Matty Beniers | 24.8% |
| Shane Wright | 23.8% |
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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