In an eagerly anticipated matchup, the Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, December 10, starting at 10 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to make their mark as they enter this encounter with key players slated to take center stage: Quinton Byfield for the Kings and Jaden Schwartz for the Kraken.
Fans looking to tune into the game can catch all the action on TNT, with live updates available via the FOX Sports platform.
Betting insights ahead of the game indicate a close contest, with the Kings entering as slight favorites with a puck line of -1.5 at odds of 180. Their moneyline stands at -218, while the Kraken’s puck line is +1.5 with corresponding underdog odds at +148. The total Over/Under for the game is set at 5.5, with odds of -122 for the Over and +102 for the Under, suggesting an expectation for a potentially high-scoring affair.
In terms of predictions, experts favor the Kraken, predicting a scoreline of 4-3 in their favor, with an ATS pick favoring Seattle at +1.5 and an O/U pick leaning towards the Over at 5.5.
Analyzing the teams’ performance statistics reveals an intriguing dynamic. The Kings have scored 79 goals so far this season, averaging 2.7 goals per game, which places them 28th in the league in scoring. On the defensive front, however, they have excelled, allowing only 72 total goals—averaging 2.5 per game—making them one of the strongest defensive units in the league, ranked second. Their positive goal differential of +7 has them sitting eighth overall.
Conversely, the Kraken have struggled offensively, recording just 67 total goals, averaging 2.5 per game, which ranks them last in the NHL. Defensively, they have allowed 80 goals this season, averaging 3.0 goals conceded per game—ranking them eighth in that category. The Kraken’s power-play performance has also been less than stellar, with only 13 power-play goals on 80 chances, placing them 28th in the league with a conversion rate of 16.25%.
Top players to watch include Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala, who lead the Kings in scoring with 26 and 21 points, respectively. Quinton Byfield also stands out with his 19 points. The Kraken, meanwhile, will look to Jordan Eberle, who tops their performance charts with 17 points, alongside Jaden Schwartz, who contributes significantly with 15 points.
As both teams prepare to clash, fans and analysts alike will be observing closely for potential shifts in team dynamics and performance as the season progresses. Whether the Kings can leverage their defensive strength against the Kraken’s offensive woes will be a key focal point in this matchup.
