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Kings vs. Kraken prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [4/13/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken predictions for NHL Monday.
The Seattle Kraken will take on the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Climate Pledge Arena on Monday, commencing at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Kings as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Kraken game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Kraken prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Kings and Kraken, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Kings a 57% chance of beating the Kraken.
According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Kings vs. Kraken odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+146) | +1.5 (-175) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +146 |
| Total | o5.5 (-128) | u5.5 (+110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Kraken picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kraken +1.5 | -175 |
| Moneyline | Kraken | +146 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kraken to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kings vs. Kraken player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Kraken?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Kraken.
Our projections give Kempe a 37.8% chance of scoring a goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 37.8% |
| Artemi Panarin | 36.8% |
| Quinton Byfield | 31.4% |
| Alex Laferriere | 29.2% |
| Trevor Moore | 23.7% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | 29.6% |
| Matty Beniers | 24.8% |
| Jaden Schwartz | 23.7% |
| Jordan Eberle | 23.7% |
| Kaapo Kakko | 22.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 8.2% |
| Artemi Panarin | 7.6% |
| Quinton Byfield | 6.5% |
| Alex Laferriere | 6.2% |
| Anze Kopitar | 4.2% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | 6.2% |
| Jaden Schwartz | 5.2% |
| Matty Beniers | 4.4% |
| Jordan Eberle | 4.2% |
| Kaapo Kakko | 3.8% |
Kings vs. Kraken game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Kraken and Kings at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Seattle Kraken
- Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken in Monday's NHL matchup.
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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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