Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL Betting Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings – In a mid-week showdown that captures the essence of the NHL’s relentless push towards the playoffs, the Seattle Kraken square off against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kraken face the Kings signaling a pivotal moment for both teams as they vie for postseason positioning. Scheduled for Wednesday, this clash promises intensity and excitement. Puck drop is at 9:30 PM ET, with coverage provided by Max, making it a prime-time event for hockey enthusiasts and bettors alike, especially those engaged with any Canadian online sportsbook.

Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 9:30 PM ET

Location: Crypto.com Arena

TV: Max

Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds

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Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken’s offensive team, of Jared McCann and Oliver Bjorkstrand, displayed glimpses of their talent on numerous occasions during the campaign. McCann has 27 goals and 31 assists under his belt, and no one contributes more to the Kraken’s success in the hockey game than the man of the moment. In spite of that, the Kraken attack will be confronted with a big challenge as the defensive line of Kings seems to be pretty well done. The duel between McCann’s awe-inspiring shooting and the Kings’ stalwart Cam Talbot is going to be an intrinsic part of this game.

Defensively, The Kraken are composed of the wall in goal, Joey Daccord, with a save percentage of .918 from 47 games. Daccord might be around his best in the coming season as he is to face the high-profile forwards of the Kings, such as Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe, which is certainly one of the key contributors to the success of the Kraken’s defense. Among his talents is the creating of attacking threats that could even the scores making the game a defensive duel.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

On the offensive front, the Los Angeles Kings are led by a formidable trio: Anze Kopitar, Adrian Kempe, and Kevin Fiala are the top scorers of the team. Those three guys, Kopitar with 65 points from 25 goals and 40 assists, and Kempe and Fiala, both who have scored more than sixty points, create a lethal attack trio that can destroy any defense. The Kings’ overall offensive strategy with speed and precision may challenge the Kraken defense structure during the particular game, especially their reliance on Daccord’s goalkeeper ability.

Backing with the clubs’ defensive action is Cam Talbot, whose track record of .916 save percentage and 15 years of experience shed light on the organization of the defensive efforts. Douglass would face a daunting task to contain the canniest of the Kraken knights, particularly McCann and Bjorkstrand, who held the offence in stitch in the blue experience. The Kings are all set to defend their lead on home ice using one method of denying high-quality chances. This will give them the chance to win the series.

Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings Against the Spread

The Kraken’s recently exhibited form, wherein they have only 1 victory in the last 5 games, shows a team that is having problems with their game consistency. Although they impressed us with their excellent records against the spread in away games with 22-12, they still have serious problems with both offensive and defensive that might be further developed by the Kings.

On the other hand, the Kings have shone brighter with a 4-1 record in the last 5 matches, just as their odds for the next game are as good as their opponents’, which is standing at 2-3. This underlines the fact that although the teams have been winning, they haven’t been playing close to the expectations set by the spread score.

Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings Free Pick

Based on trends, team stats, and key players, here are the picks:

Moneyline: Los Angeles Kings (The Kings’ superior offensive capabilities and solid goaltending make them the safer bet in this matchup.)

Spread: TBD (The spread is dependent on the line set by sportsbooks, but leaning towards the Kings considering their recent form and home advantage.)

Total: TBD (Without the totals set, it’s challenging to provide a pick, but considering both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, a close, possibly lower-scoring game could be anticipated.)

Predicted Score: Los Angeles Kings 3, Seattle Kraken 2 

The Los Angeles Kings with their proven record and wide bench strength, will make a perfect choice for the series. While the Kraken showed me that they can compete with them, the Kings’ home ice advantage and overall skills combined with experience make them the favorites. Since bettors are after the latest NHL picks of the Kings who have good form and home advantage as key indicators of the game’s outcome, they should go for it.