The Los Angeles Kings (16-6-4) and Seattle Kraken (10-14-7) will battle on the ice for an engaging NHL betting opportunity on Saturday, December 16 at the Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 PM ET. The Kings are the betting favorite showcasing a moneyline at -165.

 

 

The Kings have surprisingly lost their last three consecutive games, which have been against either the first or second best team in their respective divisions. Their most recent defeat was a 5-2 performance against the Winnipeg Jets and marked their second consecutive game of losing by three goals.

 

Trevor Moor has been solid in leading them in goals with 13 total. They also have good weapons on offense with Kevin Fiala (leads with 20 assists) and Anze Kopitar (leads with 26 points).

 

The Kings are getting 3.62 goals and 33.2 shots each game. Their power play performances are more appealing with 19 goals scored and 10 allowed, but they share a similar power play percentage at 20.9.

 

They have typically had a good defense since the start of the season. So far, they are allowing 2.42 goals and 27.0 shots from opponents. They have a strong penalty kill percentage at 88.0, which bodes well for their chances of winning.

 

 

The Kraken have looked much better in their last two games, winning their most recent matchup over the Chicago Blackhawks 7-1. Over the last two games combined, they have accumulated 11 goals and have only allowed one.

 

Jared McCann has taken over in scoring with 14 goals total for the Kraken. Vince Dunn (20 assists) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (24 points) help make up the trio on offense that have been pivotal in their success.

 

The Kraken have averaged 2.71 goals a game and have taken 30.2 shots per contest. They have scored 20 goals and allowed 19 total in power play situations, with a percentage at 20.8.

 

They have given up 3.19 goals each game and have opponents take 28.3 shots. Their penalty kill percentage at 77.9 is solid but could make a slight impact in this game.

 

 

MyBookie has the odds for this NHL showdown, revealing that the Los Angeles Kings are slightly favored to win. While the Kings are third in the Pacific Division, they cannot afford to lose to the Kraken who are currently sixth.

 

The Kraken have an appealing opportunity to win if they can get off to a good start. However, the Kings will be motivated to not have another crucial loss. Overall, look for the Kings to get back on track.