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Los Angeles (34-26-19) at Seattle (34-34-11)
- When: Apr 13 2026, 9:30 PM
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA, USA
- TV: ESPN
Los Angeles vs Seattle NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Los Angeles -167
Spread: Los Angeles -1.5 (+153)
Total: 6.0
Kings Still Alive Somehow
The Los Angeles Kings are basically living in chaos right now. Three games left and they could either win the division or book tee times by Friday. That is not a range, that is a rollercoaster.
They come in hot though, riding a four game winning streak after a 1-0 win over Edmonton. Artemi Panarin continues to look like a steal with nine goals and 17 assists in 23 games. Meanwhile Anton Forsberg has turned into a brick wall with a 0.97 goals against average in his last four starts.
Anze Kopitar is leading the “one last ride” tour before retirement, and the locker room suddenly believes again. Dangerous combo.
Kraken Just Vibing
Seattle has officially been eliminated, which means expectations are gone and vibes are high. Nothing more dangerous than a team playing free hockey with zero pressure.
They just beat Calgary 4-1 behind Nikke Kokko, who made 26 saves in his first NHL start. Kid shows up, no pressure, casually wins. Of course.
That said, this team has been inconsistent all year, and relying on a rookie goalie again feels like asking for chaos.
The Betting Reality
Los Angeles is sitting at -167 on the moneyline with a puck line of -1.5 at +153 and a total of 6.0.
Here is the deal. One team needs this game like oxygen. The other is just enjoying the scenery. The Kings are getting elite goaltending, clutch scoring, and suddenly believe they can win ugly games.
Seattle might hang around early, but over 60 minutes, motivation usually wins.
LVSB Final Score Prediction
Los Angeles keeps the dream alive while Seattle keeps planning vacation.
Score Prediction: Kings 4, Kraken 2
Pick: Los Angeles -1.5 (+153)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Line (-135)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
