Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 12/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+125) Kings (-150)

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) will try to beat the Seattle Kraken (13-14-6) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Seattle at +125 and Los Angeles is sitting at -150. The betting total is set at 6.

The Seattle Kraken went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-2 win over the Sharks in their previous game. The Kraken had a solid offensive outing in the victory. In the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 32 shots they tried. Additionally, they had 1 power play chance but didn't get a goal. Seattle compiled 8 penalty mins in this matchup.

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Seattle Kraken opponents have totaled 96 power play opportunities (27th in pro hockey) and have notched 30 goals in those attempts. The Kraken have had 947 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .893. Seattle has taken 855 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.7%. When at even strength, the Kraken have conceded 71 goals while notching 63 of their own. Seattle comes into tonight with 100 power play opportunities and they have notched 20 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 20.00%. For the season, they have 32 points and their points percentage comes in at .485. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Seattle Kraken have tallied 83 goals (32nd in pro hockey) this year and have allowed 101.

The man protecting the net in this game is Philipp Grubauer. Grubauer has been in net for 380 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career. He has a win-loss mark of 170-142-34 and he has started in 344 games. The opposition has racked up 923 goals versus Grubauer in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.68. Grubauer has seen 10,015 shot attempts against him and has garnered 9,092 saves. His save percentage currently is at .908 during his 19,632 mins between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Grubauer has 180 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .523.

In their last game, Los Angeles faced the Lightning in a matchup where the Kings took home the victory by a tally of 2-1. They had 1 power play opportunity in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Kings converted 2 goals of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the Los Angeles Kings have tallied 87 goals, 39 points, as well as a points percentage of .574. They have permitted 85 goals to be scored by of a combination of 62 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Kings have racked up 72 goals at even strength and 15 goals (31st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a tally of 103 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 14.56%. Los Angeles has tried 954 shots (20th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.12%, while allowing the opposition 914 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.82% on the other teams 114 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.7%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Pheonix Copley in goal. He has accrued 1,786 saves out of the 1,988 shots taken, giving him a save % of .898. Copley is sitting with a career record of 44-16-8 and has played in 77 games. He has started in 69 games and has played 4,081 mins. Copley's quality start percentage is 53.6% and he has accumulated 37 quality starts in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 2.93 goals/game and he has surrendered 202 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Seattle (+125)

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