The Carolina Hurricanes (4-0, on a four-game winning streak) go on the road against the Los Angeles Kings (1-3-1, losers of three straight). The matchup on Saturday, Oct. 18 begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we predict will win Saturday’s game.

Hurricanes vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Kings 2.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-127)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes (47-30-5 overall) had a 7-6-13 record last season in matchups that went to overtime.
Carolina was 14-4-3 (31 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
In the nine games last season the Hurricanes recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
Carolina took 13 points from the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (5-11-3 record).
The Hurricanes scored three or more goals 62 times, and went 51-8-3 in those games (to record 105 points).
In the 32 games when Carolina scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 37 points by finishing 17-12-3.
In the 75 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Carolina was 44-26-5 (93 points).
The Hurricanes were outshot by their opponent in 20 games, going 10-9-1 to record 21 points.
Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a 1-1-2 record in overtime contests this season and a 1-3-1 overall record.
This season the Kings registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Los Angeles failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Kings have earned three points in their two games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in three games has a record of 1-1-1 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent, Los Angeles is 0-3-1 (one point) this season.
The Kings have been outshot by opponents once, and won.

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