Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2024-01-15 • PNC Arena
Carolina Hurricanes 2 - 5 Los Angeles Kings
🚨 Upset Loss (64% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 63.6%
LAK: 36.4%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.82
LAK: 2.79
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • CAR at home vs LAK: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | CAR 3 - 2 LAK | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-18 | LAK 3 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-03-22 | LAK 7 - 2 CAR | LAK | CAR |
| 2025-02-01 | CAR 2 - 4 LAK | LAK | CAR |
| 2024-01-15 | CAR 2 - 5 LAK | LAK | CAR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR | 13 | 0 | 0.91 |
| 1 | LAK | 11 | 0 | 0.65 |
| 2 | CAR | 19 | 1 | 1.30 |
| 2 | LAK | 17 | 1 | 1.06 |
| 3 | CAR | 14 | 1 | 0.85 |
| 3 | LAK | 11 | 2 | 1.86 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 63.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 2 - 5 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.8 - 2.8
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