Kings vs Kraken Prediction and NHL Tips - 21 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 2:26AM | Published: Dec 20, 2023, 7:46AM
The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kings vs Kraken game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Kraken
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Los Angeles-Seattle NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 61% chance of defeating the Kraken at Crypto.com Arena.
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Kings vs Kraken: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.68, Kraken $2.42
- Line: Kings -1.5 ($2.68), Kraken +1.5 ($1.58)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.85, Under $2.16
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.68 and the Kraken at $2.42.
The Kings are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Kraken, with odds of $2.68 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.58.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.85 and odds for the Under at $2.16.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Kings vs Kraken game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Kings vs Kraken: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Los Angeles at $1.68 with Betfair (61% probability)
- Line: Kings -1.5 at $2.68 with Betfair (1.4% edge)
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.85 with Betfair (56% probability)
Our Kings vs Kraken predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Kraken are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Kings -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Kings vs Kraken: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Los Angeles vs Seattle on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live scores.
Kings vs Kraken: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Kings vs Kraken? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Seattle's Jared McCann is the most likely player to score the first goal in Kings vs Kraken.
McCann has a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kraken star has a 36.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 6.7% probability
- Trevor Moore: 6.2% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 5.5% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 5.3% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 4.2% probability
Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jared McCann: 7.8% probability
- Matty Beniers: 4.7% probability
- Eeli Tolvanen: 4.6% probability
- Oliver Bjorkstrand: 3.9% probability
- Brandon Tanev: 3.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 33.4% probability
- Trevor Moore: 30.0% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 28.9% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 27.0% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 22.8% probability
Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jared McCann: 36.0% probability
- Eeli Tolvanen: 25.1% probability
- Matty Beniers: 23.4% probability
- Oliver Bjorkstrand: 22.3% probability
- Brandon Tanev: 16.8% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Los Angeles vs Seattle game at Crypto.com Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Kings vs Kraken: Preview
The game between the Kings and Kraken at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs Seattle Kraken
- Date: Thursday 21 December 2023
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Los Angeles vs Seattle predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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