The Seattle Kraken (11-10-6) are set to host the Los Angeles Kings (14-8-7) tonight at Climate Pledge Arena, closing out their current homestand. The puck drops at 10:00 p.m. EST, and the game will be broadcast live on TNT.

The Kings enter the game after securing their second straight win, a 4-2 victory over Utah. Overall, they are 3-2-0 in their last five games, averaging 2.8 goals per game while allowing just 1.6. Los Angeles has been strong on the road this season, with 10 wins, 4 losses, and 2 overtime losses. Their defensive performance and goaltending have been above average. Key players for the Kings include Adrian Kempe, who leads the team with 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists), and Quinton Byfield, with 19 points (4 goals, 15 assists). Kevin Fiala has also contributed 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). Goaltenders Darcy Kuemper is 10-6-5 with a 2.23 GAA and a .914 save percentage, while Anton Forsberg is 4-2-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .894 save percentage.

The Kraken, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their sixth consecutive game after a 4-1 defeat against the Wild. During this losing streak, they have averaged only 1.7 goals per game while allowing 4.2. The Kraken have particularly struggled at home, losing 12 of their last 13 home games against opponents on a winning streak.

Despite their struggles, the Kraken have shown some positive signs as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents, winning four of their last five such games. However, their penalty kill has been a major weakness, ranking worst in the league at just 66.2%.

Several factors point towards a Kings victory. They have won each of the Kraken's last six games and the road team has covered the puck line in four of the Kings' last five games. However, the Kings have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Keep an eye on Adrian Kempe, who has had success against the Kraken in the past, scoring a goal in three of the four games against them last season. For the Kraken, Jaden Schwartz had a strong performance against the Kings last season, including a hat trick in one game.

The Kings are -150 favorites to win outright, while the Kraken are priced at +125 to pull off the upset.