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Kraken vs. Kings prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/23/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Los Angeles Kings will square off with the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Kings as the most likely winner of the Kraken vs. Kings game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kraken vs. Kings prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Kings a 64% chance of beating the Kraken.
According to our model, the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Kraken vs. Kings odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kraken | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | o5.5 (+105) | u5.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kraken vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Kraken | +180 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | +105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kraken to win.
Kraken vs. Kings player props
Who will score a goal in Kraken vs. Kings?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe a 33.2% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is a 6.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | 28.0% |
| Jordan Eberle | 27.2% |
| Shane Wright | 23.4% |
| Kaapo Kakko | 22.5% |
| Matty Beniers | 21.7% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 33.2% |
| Kevin Fiala | 30.4% |
| Alex Laferriere | 25.1% |
| Anze Kopitar | 22.0% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 22.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Eeli Tolvanen | 6.1% |
| Jordan Eberle | 5.8% |
| Frederick Gaudreau | 4.7% |
| Shane Wright | 4.4% |
| Matty Beniers | 4.3% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 6.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 5.9% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.0% |
| Quinton Byfield | 4.8% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 4.5% |
Kraken vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Kings and Kraken at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kraken vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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