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Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2025-10-18 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes (OT)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 28.3%
CAR: 71.7%
Expected Goals
LAK: 2.83
CAR: 3.51
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • LAK at home vs CAR: 1-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-01CAR 3 - 2 LAKCARCAR
2025-10-18LAK 3 - 4 CARCARCAR
2025-03-22LAK 7 - 2 CARLAKCAR
2025-02-01CAR 2 - 4 LAKLAKCAR
2024-01-15CAR 2 - 5 LAKLAKCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1LAK1200.50
1CAR2101.65
2LAK1511.18
2CAR1901.26
3LAK1400.70
3CAR1500.68
4LAK000.00
4CAR100.18
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 71.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.8 - 3.5