The Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings meet Saturday in NHL action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Kings vs. Flames prediction. This article will include a Kings vs. Flames pick.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames beat the Oilers and Sharks, and they play the Ducks next. The Flames have won 3 of their last 4 games.
The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.53 goals per game and are scoring 16.1 percent of their power-play opportunities. Matt Coronato leads Calgary with 14 goals, Nazem Kadri has 29 assists, and Mikael Backlund has 140 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 82.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 116 goals on 1,134 shots faced, and Devin Cooley has given up 40 goals on 509 shots.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Oilers and Golden Knights, and they play the Avs next. The Kings have lost five straight games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.53 goals per game and are scoring on 16.3 percent of their power-play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 21 goals, Kevin Fiala has 22 assists, and Alex Laferriere has 136 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 75.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 94 goals on 917 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 63 goals on 624 shots.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Flames have lost seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
- The Kings have won six of their last seven day games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine day games at Crypto.com Arena following a home loss.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five day games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Kings’ last four games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Calgary Flames will win
- The Kings have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Flames have won each of their last six Saturday games as underdogs.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as favorites.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last 10 games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Flames’ last nine day games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four home games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven day games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last four games as favorites.
- Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in four of the Kings’ last five day games at Crypto.com Arena.
- Adrian Kempe ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames’ last four games.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Kings.
- Joel Farabee has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 71.4% against the Kings (min. 5 faceoffs)—most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank T29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.53).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.66%).
- The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.53).
- The Calgary Flames rank T27th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.09%).
Kings vs Flames Prediction
The Kings keep getting these crazy prices at home and it’s just not working. The Kings have just eight home wins. The Kings have also lost five straight games overall, where the defense is getting drilled. The Flames have wins in 3 of their last 4 games with an offense that has a pep in its step. The Flames have won 7 of the last 9 games against the Kings. I’m not buying this price at all. Give me the Flames and the plus money.