Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/20/2023]

The Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken will meet in the NHL at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Kraken vs. Kings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kraken vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Kings 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 61% chance of defeating the Kraken.

According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Kraken vs. Kings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kraken	Kings
Puck Line	+1.5 (-166)	-1.5 (+145)
Moneyline	+146	-165
Total	o6 (+100)	u6 (-120)

• The Kings are currently -1.5 favorites against the Kraken, with +145 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -166.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -165. That means you can risk $165 to win $100 for a total payout of $265 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +146, where you can bet $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Kraken vs. Kings Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kings -1.5	+145
Moneyline	Kings	-165
Total	Over 6	+100

Although the Kraken are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Kings -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Kraken vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kraken vs. Kings?

According to our model, Seattle's Jared McCann is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Kings.

Our projections give McCann a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kraken star is a 36.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	7.8%
Matty Beniers	4.7%
Eeli Tolvanen	4.6%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	3.9%
Brandon Tanev	3.1%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	6.7%
Trevor Moore	6.2%
Kevin Fiala	5.5%
Anze Kopitar	5.3%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	36.0%
Eeli Tolvanen	25.1%
Matty Beniers	23.4%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	22.3%
Brandon Tanev	16.8%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	33.4%
Trevor Moore	30.0%
Kevin Fiala	28.9%
Anze Kopitar	27.0%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	22.8%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Kraken vs. Kings on Wednesday December 20, 2023.

Kraken vs. Kings Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Kings and Kraken at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Wednesday December 20, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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