Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction and Picks - October 18, 2025
Use Code WWWC National Hockey League action on Saturday evening, and we have a Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction ready to rock and roll. Carolina enters this game at 4-0 on the year and off a 4-1 road win over Anaheim. The Kings come in off a 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh at home to move to 1-3-1 on the year. Read on to see our Hurricanes vs Kings prediction.
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Hurricanes Easily Dispatch Of Ducks
Carolina enters this game as the NHL’s last unbeaten team, riding a four-game win streak that includes a 4–1 victory over Anaheim on Thursday. Seth Jarvis led the way with two goals and an assist, while Shayne Gostisbehere added three assists, and rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin scored his first NHL goal. The Hurricanes have been relentless in puck pursuit, forcing turnovers and converting them into high-danger chances. Sebastian Aho and Jackson Blake have recorded points in every game this season, and Jarvis now ranks third in the NHL with five goals, reaching the 100-goal mark faster than all but four players in franchise history.
Offensively, Carolina has been efficient and explosive, scoring 19 goals through four games—an average of 4.8 goals per game, second-best in the league. Their power play has been sharp, and their ability to generate offense from all four lines has made them difficult to match. Nikishin’s emergence adds depth to a blue line already anchored by Brent Burns and Jaccob Slavin, and his four-game point streak ties a franchise record for rookie defensemen. Whether it’s Frederik Andersen or Brandon Bussi in net, Carolina has gotten solid goaltending, with Andersen stopping 23 of 24 shots in his last outing.
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Defensively, the Hurricanes have been just as dominant. They’ve allowed only 8 goals in four games, and their penalty kill has been near-perfect. Their stick work and positioning have drawn praise from opposing coaches, with Anaheim’s Joel Quenneville calling their puck disruption “relentless.” Rod Brind’Amour’s system emphasizes structure and speed, and the team has executed it with precision. With depth, discipline, and momentum, Carolina enters Los Angeles with a clear edge in both form and identity.
Kings Fall To Pittsburgh At Home
The Kings are in a funk, having lost three straight and allowing 19 goals through five games, tied for second-most in the NHL. Their latest defeat—a 4–2 loss to Pittsburgh—was marked by missed assignments and special teams breakdowns. Anze Kopitar is out with a foot injury, and starting goaltender Darcy Kuemper is day-to-day with a lower-body issue. Anton Forsberg started against the Penguins and made 22 saves, but the team surrendered a short-handed goal and failed to convert on the power play. Head coach Jim Hiller admitted postgame, “We haven’t won the special teams battle yet this season.”
Offensively, the Kings have shown flashes. Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe lead the team with five points each, and Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala scored early against Pittsburgh. However, the team has struggled to maintain momentum and protect leads. Phillip Danault is expected to center the top line in Kopitar’s absence, flanked by Andre Kuzmenko and Kempe. The Kings have scored 13 goals, but their shooting percentage and zone time haven’t translated into sustained pressure. Without Kopitar’s leadership and Kuemper’s stability in net, the team is relying on depth players to step up in unfamiliar roles.
Defensively, Los Angeles has been porous. Their penalty kill ranks 29th in the NHL at 66.7%, and they’ve allowed 8 power play goals already. The blue line has been inconsistent, and while Drew Doughty remains a steady presence, the group has struggled with puck retrieval and breakout execution. The Kings have committed costly turnovers and failed to clear rebounds, putting added pressure on their goaltenders. If they can’t tighten up in transition and limit Carolina’s speed through the neutral zone, they risk being overwhelmed by a team that’s clicking on all fronts.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Pick
Hurricanes vs Kings Moneyline Pick
- Carolina -136 (5 Units)
Carolina -136 is a value-side play in a matchup where form, depth, and structure all lean heavily toward the Hurricanes. They’re the NHL’s last unbeaten team at 4–0–0, averaging 4.8 goals per game, and coming off a dominant win over Anaheim where Seth Jarvis and Shayne Gostisbehere led a relentless offensive push. Their top six has been productive, their blue line has added scoring punch with rookie Alexander Nikishin, and their goaltending—whether it’s Andersen or Bussi—has been stable. Against a Kings team missing Anze Kopitar and possibly Darcy Kuemper, Carolina’s speed and puck control should tilt possession and scoring chances in their favor.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, has dropped three straight and allowed 19 goals through five games, struggling to contain rush chances and losing the special teams battle in every outing. Their penalty kill ranks 29th, and they’ve surrendered 8 power play goals, which is a dangerous setup against a Carolina team converting at a high clip. With the Kings relying on depth players to fill top-line roles and facing a structured, aggressive forecheck, they’ll need near-perfect execution to stay in it. Carolina’s ability to roll four lines and pressure the puck makes them a tough out, and laying the short number on the road feels justified given the current trajectory.
Hurricanes vs Kings Over/Under Pick
- Under 6 (4 Units)
Under 6 is a logical lean in a matchup where Carolina’s defensive structure and Los Angeles’ scoring inconsistency could suppress pace. The Hurricanes have allowed just 8 goals in four games, ranking top-five in goals against, and their penalty kill has been nearly flawless. Meanwhile, the Kings have scored only 13 goals through five games, and with Anze Kopitar out and Darcy Kuemper questionable, their offensive rhythm is disrupted. Carolina’s ability to control possession and limit high-danger chances—combined with LA’s struggles on special teams—sets up a game script that leans toward tight, low-event hockey.
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