Carolina Hurricanes vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 10/18/25

The Carolina Hurricanes and Los Angeles Kings hit the ice for a Saturday night tilt. This continues what has so far been an very successful Western Conference road trip for the Hurricanes, who are 2-0-0 with 9 goals for and 2 against. They are now a perfect 4-0-0 overall, and likely have their toughest task so far this season against the Kings. To get you set for the action, here are our Hurricanes vs. Kings predictions.

Momentum is an extremely important thing in the NHL, and this matchup brings two teams who are on the complete opposite side of it. Carolina has truly looked elite, and remain the only team in the NHL without a loss. Los Angeles meanwhile is 1-3-1, and while it is early, there is already a sense of urgency from a team who had high expectations heading into the season. It is not for a lack of trying, as they aren’t necessarily being blown out, but their depth is really struggling with minimal contributions, and their goaltending has quite frankly been awful. While I expect them to be prepared for the powerhouse that is coming, I don’t see them pulling themselves out of the hole just yet. Expect the good times in Carolina to continue, and take them on the money line for our Hurricanes vs. Kings prediction.

Hurricanes vs. Kings prediction: Carolina Hurricanes money line (-140) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-160).

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