How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Kings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1

Published 12:43 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Los Angeles Kings features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Hurricanes vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • A total of 28 Carolina games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • A total of 20 of Los Angeles’ games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.35) and Kings (2.76).
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -162

  • The Hurricanes have been victorious in 29 of their 47 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.7%).
  • Carolina is 21-11 (victorious in 65.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -162 or shorter.
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 61.8% to win.

Kings Moneyline: +135

  • Los Angeles has seven wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 20 times).
  • The Kings have won a single game with moneyline odds of +135 or longer (in four such games).
  • Los Angeles has a 42.6% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Los Angeles 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has recorded 66 points in 52 games.
  • Sebastian Aho has 17 goals and 34 assists for Carolina to compile 51 total points (one per game).
  • Through 45 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as a contributor for Carolina. He has 40 points (20 goals and 20 assists).
  • Across 32 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 19-9-3. During those games, he’s allowed 78 goals while recording 726 saves.

Kings Points Leaders

  • Adrian Kempe is an important part of the offense for Los Angeles, with 44 points this season. He has put up 24 goals and 20 assists in 49 games.
  • Los Angeles’ Anze Kopitar has racked up 43 total points (0.9 per game), with 12 goals and 31 assists.
  • Kevin Fiala has 16 goals and 13 assists for Carolina.
  • Darcy Kuemper has a record of 14-6-6 in 27 games this season, conceding 58 goals (2.2 goals against average) with 659 saves and a .920 save percentage, eighth-best in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/25/2025 Islanders L 3-2 Away -225
1/28/2025 Rangers W 4-0 Away -135
1/30/2025 Blackhawks W 3-2 Home -435
2/1/2025 Kings Home -162
2/4/2025 Jets Away
2/6/2025 Wild Away
2/8/2025 Utah Hockey Club Home

Kings’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/27/2025 Red Wings L 5-2 Away -148
1/29/2025 Panthers L 3-0 Away +129
1/30/2025 Lightning L 3-0 Away +129
2/1/2025 Hurricanes Away +135
2/5/2025 Canadiens Home
2/7/2025 Stars Home
2/8/2025 Ducks Home

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Carolina vs. Los Angeles Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Venue: PNC Arena

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