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
| 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 | LAK | 12 | 0 | 0.50 |
| 1 | CAR | 21 | 0 | 1.65 |
| 2 | LAK | 15 | 1 | 1.18 |
| 2 | CAR | 19 | 0 | 1.26 |
| 3 | LAK | 14 | 0 | 0.70 |
| 3 | CAR | 15 | 0 | 0.68 |
| 4 | LAK | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 4 | CAR | 1 | 0 | 0.18 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 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
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