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Los Angeles Kings Favored to Win Rematch Against Seattle Kraken in Highly Anticipated NHL Game on Saturday, January 18th

Game time: January 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena — Seattle, WA

Article updated Jan 17, 10:46 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken on Saturday, January 18, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is highly anticipated. Los Angeles

Game outlook

The upcoming NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken on Saturday, January 18, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is highly anticipated. Los Angeles previously defeated Seattle 2-1 in November, making this rematch an exciting prospect. The Kings are currently favored to win with a -150 opening line that has not changed. Stay informed about this matchup and more NHL picks for Saturday with our detailed Kings vs. Kraken prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kings -150 | Kraken +127

Spread: Kings -1.5 (+178) | Kraken +1.5 (-216)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 60%.

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings will conclude their five-game road trip in Seattle after achieving mixed results in their previous outings. Despite consecutive losses to the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, the Kings managed to secure victories against the Winnipeg Jets and the Vancouver Canucks. In their impressive win over the Canucks, Alex Turcotte stood out with a strong performance, while Darcy Kuemper continued to impress with his goaltending skills. The Kings currently rank as having the lowest-scoring defense in the NHL but maintain a competitive offensive performance. Key players like Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have been crucial to the team's success this season. However, the status of Alex Laferriere for the upcoming game against Seattle is uncertain due to an injury. Additionally, with a power ranking of 14, the Kings hold a strong position in the league standings, excelling in defensive play and overall record. Don't miss out on the latest sports betting promotions to enhance your viewing experience.

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Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, ending their five-game road trip with a 19-27 record. The team has won only four of their last 15 games overall. Despite Matty Beniers scoring a lone goal and Joey Daccord making 34 saves, the Jets outshot Seattle 36-19 and deserved the win. Daccord now has a 2.45 GAA and a .915 save percentage. The Kraken rank 23rd in goals against and 21st in goals for in the league. Jared McCann leads the team with 13 goals and 20 assists. Key players like Yanni Gourde and Jordan Eberle are out, while Brandon Tanev's availability is uncertain for the next game against the Kings. With a power ranking of 19, Seattle is struggling offensively and defensively. The Kraken will face the Los Angeles Kings, whom they have had a 1-2-0 record against in their last three matchups. To improve their performance, the team may need assistance from skilled hockey handicappers.

Darcy Kuemper to Start for Kings, Favored to Prevail Against Kraken

Darcy Kuemper is anticipated to receive another starting assignment for the Kings, solidifying my prediction for the visitors to prevail in this matchup. With a record of 4-1-0, an impressive 0.80 GAA, and a remarkable .971 save percentage in five starts this month, Kuemper's stellar performance has been a key factor in the team's success. Conversely, the Kraken have struggled offensively, only surpassing two goals in two of their previous seven games. Their inconsistent scoring poses a challenge against the defensively strong Kings. Following a dominant offensive display against Vancouver, Los Angeles is poised to continue their scoring momentum against Seattle. Furthermore, with a 4-1 SU record in their last five encounters with the Kraken, the Kings are positioned as the favored team in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Kings vs Kraken archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kings vs Kraken matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings-150 → -155Moved
  • Moneyline · Seattle Kraken+127 → +135Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings-1.5 (+178) → -1.5 (+170)Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Kraken+1.5 (-216) → +1.5 (-199)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Kings
24-17 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Seattle Kraken
19-27 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-18T03:46:57.658Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Kings will conclude their five-game road trip in Seattle after achieving mixed results in their previous outings. Despite consecutive losses to the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, the Kings managed to secure victories against the Winnipeg Jets and the Vancouver Canucks. In their impressive win over the Canucks, Alex Turcotte stood out with a strong performance, while Darcy Kuemper continued to impress with his goaltending skills. The Kings currently rank as having the lowest-scoring defense in the NHL but maintain a competitive offensive performance. Key players like Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have been crucial to the team's success this season. However, the status of Alex Laferriere for the upcoming game against Seattle is uncertain due to an injury. Additionally, with a power ranking of 14, the Kings hold a strong position in the league standings, excelling in defensive play and overall record. Don't miss out on the latest sports betting promotions to enhance your viewing experience.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-23Seattle Kraken 1 · Los Angeles Kings 2
Final result

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Seattle Kraken defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-2

Seattle Kraken defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-2 on January 18, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Seattle Kraken's strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (+170) spread, Seattle Kraken covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Total · Over 5.5 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -147Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -150Loss
  • Teddy718Moneyline · Seattle Kraken +130Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -152Loss