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The Carolina Hurricanes (32-16-4) host the Los Angeles Kings (26-17-6, losers of four straight) at PNC Arena. The game on Saturday, February 1 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which club will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Kings have recorded a 2-7-1 record in their past 10 games. They have totaled just 15 goals while giving up 24 in that period. On the power play, 19 opportunities have resulted in three goals (15.8% conversion rate).
Hurricanes vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Hurricanes 4, Kings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-173)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 32-16-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
- Carolina has 20 points (9-3-2) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has taken six points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (2-6-2 record).
- The Hurricanes are 30-4-2 in the 36 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 62 points).
- In the 17 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 8-6-3.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 25-11-4 (54 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 6-5-0 to register 12 points.
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 2-6-8 record in overtime games this season and a 26-17-6 overall record.
- Los Angeles has earned 25 points (10-3-5) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kings scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- When Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-7-3 record).
- The Kings have scored three or more goals in 23 games, earning 44 points from those contests.
- This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 11-3-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 15-10-3 (33 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.35 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 23rd |
| 6th | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 5th |
| 2nd | 31.8 | Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| 1st | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 2nd |
| 19th | 20.51% | Power Play % | 15.52% | 29th |
| 1st | 86.18% | Penalty Kill % | 81.94% | 8th |
Hurricanes vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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