NEXT 2 GAME OUTLOOK: STORMY

The Kings next 2 game forecast looks rough, to say the least. They are the clear underdog in 9 out of the 2 games, and just one game where they are expected to be competitive.

Win%, Opp, and Distance to Road Game (**Indicates Back-to-Back)
JAN 19
LIKELY LOSS
32% @COL
1338 miles
JAN 21
CLOSE GAME
42% STL
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FEB 2
CLOSE GAME
40% @NYI
3945 miles
FEB 4
LIKELY LOSS
40% @NYR
3943 miles
FEB 5**
LIKELY LOSS
33% @NJ
15 miles
FEB 7
LIKELY LOSS
37% @PHI
3850 miles
FEB 9
LIKELY LOSS
22% @BOS
4176 miles
FEB 11
LIKELY LOSS
25% @WAS
3700 miles
FEB 14
CLOSE GAME
48% VAN
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FEB 16
LIKELY LOSS
39% BOS
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Our Fatigue Index ranks teams based on travel miles, time zones crossed, days off since their last game and based on these metrics the Kings are the 5th most fatigued team heading into the next game. Over the next few days, the Kings are playing 2 games, traveling 1338 miles crossing 1 time zone. They rank #11 on the Fatigue Index during this time period.

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SEASON-TO-DATE GRADE: D

Based on the money line projected win totals in each game, the 19-25-4 Kings 'should have' 22 wins. If you consider winning as a clear-cut underdog or winning by 2+ goals as a slight favorite, then they have 14 good wins vs 8 bad losses. They have won 35% of their road games and were expected to win 40%. At home they have a 44% win percentage vs an expected win rate of 51%. Their record over the last 3 weeks and win% (5-5-1, 45%) is pretty much what was expected of them and mirrors their season overall. In the pre-season, the Kings were expected to be a below average team (#17) in power rank, and they have managed to be even worse. In simulations where the Kings played every other team (neutral ice in playoffs) they won just 37.8% of the time (#31 in the league). Their peak rank was #17 in the league back on 6/11.

Their record should be slightly better. Their average goal differential is -0.65 which ranks #28 in the league, but their rank based on points (per game) is #29. This is a relatively better road team than a home team. They are the #25 ranked team in goal differential in road games, vs #29 in home games. Based on goal differential, they are trending up. Their average goal differential in their past 6 games is +0.5 (#7 over this stretch).

OFFENSIVE STATS PER GAME (League Rank):

DEFENSIVE STATS PER GAME (Lower # is Better):

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LONG TERM OUTLOOK: MIXED BAG (DOWN OVERALL)

Before the season, the Kings were projected for 91 points (average per simulation), and their projected points has been up and down this season. On 6/25 their projected points was up to 89.3 before dropping to 64 on 12/18. From the start of the season to now their projected points is down significantly to 72.7. The playoffs are not likely with their 1.5% chance and a projected #14 finish in the conference. The odds still give them a sliver of hope to win the West at 0.7% (150/1 odds) and a 0.3% chance of winning it all (300/1).

Strength of Schedule Getting Much Easier

• Remaining Opponents' Win Percentage Rest of Season: 49% #12 Easiest
• Season-to-Date Opponents' Win Percentage: 51% #4 Toughest

Kings' Season Forecast Changes

FANTASY PROFILE

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