Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Picks

Los Angeles is impressive on the road, anchored by a defense that is fourth in the NHL in goals allowed (2.72 per game) and seventh in save percentage (.905). The Kings are 15-7-6 on the road, including 3-1 on this road trip. Los Angeles is on a 4-1 run overall, even winning at Detroit (3-1) as an underdog. Meanwhile, Carolina ranks 23rd in save percentage (.905). They've split their last four games, losing at home to Chicago (4-3) as -300 chalk, and come off a loss at Washington (4-3) last night as a -190 favorite. Play Los Angeles. 

Carolina is off to a 4-0 start, outscoring opponents 19-8 after defeating Anaheim 4-1 on Thursday night. Seth Jarvis scored twice to back Frederik Andersen, who stopped 23 shots for the Hurricanes, who have gone UNDER nine of 12 against Pacific Division opponents. The Hurricanes have won eight of the past 11 meetings with Los Angeles and four of five on the road. The Kings have one regulation win this season, and they have lost eight of nine dating back to last season. The Hurricanes are 5-1-1 UNDER their past seven road games, including their previous two against San Jose and Anaheim, while allowing just two goals. Frederik Andersen is off to a 3-0-0 start with a 2.27 goals-against average. Anton Forsberg is probable for the Kings with a 3.87 GAA and an .867 save percentage so far this season. Take the Hurricanes and the UNDER.

Carolina is 38-25-5 UNDER, and Los Angeles is 39-25-3 UNDER this season. The Hurricanes are 7-1-1 UNDER their past nine games, including their 3-1 win over San Jose on Thursday when Frederik Andersen stopped 24 of 25 shots. Pyotr Kochetkov will likely start today, and he is 25-11-3 with a 2.37 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage. The Hurricanes have been alternating goaltenders with no drop-off, and they have allowed only 1.5 goals per game in their past 10 games. The Kings have gone UNDER seven of eight, including their 3-1 victory over Chicago, which was outshot 33-17, and Darcy Kuemper had 16 saves for Los Angeles. Kuemper is 23-9-7 with a sparkling 2.13 GAA and four shutouts. Carolina has stayed UNDER nine of 10 road games and seven of eight against the Pacific Division. The Kings have gone UNDER six straight home games. Take the UNDER.

Los Angeles will look to salvage something from this road trip after losing 3-0 to Tampa Bay on Thursday. This is the first meeting of the season between these teams. The Kings have gone UNDER four of five overall and 12 of 17 against the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes have stayed UNDER six of seven against the Western Conference and four of five overall. Darcy Kuemper is having a stellar season for Los Angeles as he is 14-6-6 with a 2.17 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with two shutouts, although he hasn't gotten much support from his team's offensive side lately. The Kings are 7-0 UNDER following a loss by at least three goals, and the Hurricanes are 10-2 UNDER playing with one day of rest. There is good value in the road underdog in this matchup. Take the Kings and the UNDER.

Los Angeles is 13-4-3 on the road. Despite a recent slump, their +27 goal differential is tied for the third-best in the NHL. The offense is 11th in the league in shooting percentage, while the defense is third in goals allowed (2.51 per game) and eighth in save percentage (.911). The Kings are 29-19 on the road after a non-conference game, plus 35-25 revenging a same-season loss to an opponent. Carolina has the second-worst save percentage (.888) in the league and the Panthers are just 9-12 when playing their third game in five days. Play Los Angeles.