The Los Angeles Kings are favored by -1.5 on the road against the Seattle Kraken, but don't let that tell the whole story. The Kraken have been respectable at home, going 19-16-5 this season, and they'll look to exploit the Kings' vulnerabilities on the defensive end. Los Angeles has allowed an average of 2.89 goals per game, but that number could be tested by Seattle's potent offense, which has seen Jordan Eberle rack up 55 points on 26 goals and 29 assists.
The real X-factor here is goaltending. The Kraken's Matt Murray is out, leaving Philipp Grubauer, Shane Wright, and Joey Daccord day-to-day, which could force them to rely on an untested tandem. The Kings, meanwhile, have been solid in net, with a slight edge on special teams (17.0% power-play percentage) that could prove crucial. Make your pick or follow the discussion on StreakChat.