Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2025-10-18 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes (OT)
🚨 Upset Loss (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 50.6%
CAR: 49.4%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.53
CAR: 2.43
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 55%
Over 6.5: 40%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 14-11-9 | 0.900 SV% | 2.59 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
| Stat | LAK | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.866 | 0.915 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.878 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • LAK at home vs CAR: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | CAR 3 - 2 LAK | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-10-18 | LAK 3 - 4 CAR | CAR | LAK |
| 2025-03-22 | LAK 7 - 2 CAR | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-02-01 | CAR 2 - 4 LAK | LAK | CAR |
| 2024-01-15 | CAR 2 - 5 LAK | LAK | CAR |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03:58 | CAR | Goal |
| 1 | 00:12 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 16:04 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 04:35 | CAR | Goal |
| 2 | 03:43 | CAR | Goal |
| 3 | 11:02 | LAK | Goal |
| 4 | 01:45 | CAR | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 50.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 3 - 4 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 3.5 - 2.4