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Hurricanes vs. Kings prediction: Carolina favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [10/18/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Los Angeles Kings will face the Carolina Hurricanes, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Kings predictions page.
Canes vs. Kings prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Hurricanes and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 53% chance of beating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.
Hurricanes vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Hurricanes | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+172) | +1.5 (-205) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +115 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Hurricanes vs. Kings picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Hurricanes vs. Kings matchup is on the over/under.
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Hurricanes vs. Kings player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Kings?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Kings.
Our projections give Jarvis a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 30.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 6.3% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.3% |
| Sebastian Aho | 5.2% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | 6.3% |
| Adrian Kempe | 6.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.2% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 30.6% |
| Sebastian Aho | 27.0% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 25.6% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 32.9% |
| Kevin Fiala | 30.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 27.0% |
Canes vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Kings and Hurricanes at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers' full preview of Saturday's Hurricanes vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Kings 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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