Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Preview
The Kings and Flames are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB.
In this division matchup, the Kings are favored by -1.5 against the Flames. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Calgary Flames – Los Angeles Kings odds
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Flames have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Kings went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 5 goals per game.
- In their last three games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
- Across their ten previous home games, Calgary has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Calgary has an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Kings have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
Heading into today’s game, the Kings are 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 38-23-11 and 87 points. They are 4th in the Pacific Division and have gone 10-9 against divisional opponents this year. On the road, Los Angeles is 21-12-4.
Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 6-4 and have won four straight games when favored. In games where they have been the favorite, Los Angeles has gone 26-15-7. So far this season, the Kings have been favored in 48 of their 72 games.
Offensively, the Kings come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 8th position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kings offense is 15th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 6th in the NHL.
Goalie David Rittich gets the start and has made 19 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-5, and his save percentage is 0.455%.
Calgary enters this game as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with 71 points and a record of 33-34-5. They are 19-21 against the Western Conference and 9-9 in divisional matchups. Over their last ten games, the Flames have gone just 2-8 and have lost five straight games overall.
At home this season, the Flames are 18-17-1 and have lost two straight games. As the underdog this season, Calgary is 18-19-3 and has lost three straight games when not favored. In the Pacific Division, the Flames are in 6th place.
When looking at their offense, the Flames have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. The Calgary offense is ranked 29th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 5th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Los Angeles, goalie Jacob Markstrom has started 43 games in this season. His current record is 22-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.827%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flames winning this one 4-3.
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Tips
- We like the Flames on the moneyline (+134)
- The Flames are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Calgary Flames Injury Report
- Oliver Kylington – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Andrew Mangiapane – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Dan Vladar – Hip – Out
- Dillon Dube – Personal – Out
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
- Carl Grundstrom – Lower Body – Out
- Alex Turcotte – Upper Body – Out
