Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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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 total of 5.5 goals 28 times.
• This season, 20 of Los Angeles’ games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.35) and Kings (2.76).
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -162

• The Hurricanes are 29-18 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 21-11 record (winning 65.6% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 61.8%.

Kings Moneyline: +135

• Los Angeles has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 20 times).
• The Kings have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +135 or longer (in four chances).
• Los Angeles has a 42.6% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Los Angeles 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has put up 66 points in 52 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 51 points (17 goals, 34 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 45 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 40 points (20 goals and 20 assists).
• In 32 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (19-9-3) has allowed 78 goals.

Kings Points Leaders

• Los Angeles’ Adrian Kempe has totaled 20 assists and 24 goals in 49 games, good for 44 points.
• Anze Kopitar is crucial for Los Angeles’ attack with 43 total points (0.9 per game), including 12 goals and 31 assists through 49 games.
• Kevin Fiala has 16 goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 29.
• Darcy Kuemper has a 14-6-6 record this season, with a .920 save percentage (eighth-best in the league). In 27 games, he has 659 saves, and has allowed 58 goals (2.2 goals against average).

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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)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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