- The Kings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flames
- Flames vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDW | RSNW | NHL
The Calgary Flames (24-27) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (23-21) on Feb. 28 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+150).
The Flames vs. Kings Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Flames vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Flames | +1.5 -185 | 5.5 -102 | +135 |
| Kings | -1.5 +150 | 5.5 -118 | -160 |
Flames vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Flames vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Flames will cover the spread with 62.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Flames Best Bets & Trends
- The Calgary Flames have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.65 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 12 games (+6.50 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 20 games (+5.80 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 20 away games (+3.95 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have covered the 3P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+3.15 Units / 10% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+7.55 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.75 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.65 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.45 Units / 34% ROI)
Flames Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flames are 32-24 against the spread this NHL season (-2.85 Units / -2.8% ROI).
- Flames are 24-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.4 Units /-11.94% ROI
- Flames are 27-26 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -2.26% ROI
- Flames are 26-27 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units /-3.89% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 20-38 against the spread this NHL season (-22.5 Units /-26.95% ROI).
- Kings are 23-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.05 Units / -28.22% ROI
- Kings are 26-32 when betting the Over for -8.45 Units / -13.43% ROI
- Kings are 32-26 when betting the Under for +3.1 Units / 4.75% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Kings vs Flames
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +160 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +175 |
| Matt Coronato (CAL) | +250 |
| Nazem Kadri (CAL) | +260 |
| Quinton Byfield (Lak) | +270 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | +300 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Flames
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -210 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -225 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Nazem Kadri (CAL) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Flames
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -150 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Nazem Kadri (CAL) | 2.5 -125 | 2.5 -110 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 2.5 -160 | 2.5 +120 |
Flames: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Flames are 21-32 (.396) this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 99-116 (.460) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 61-72 (.459) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 5-27 (.156) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .288
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Flames
The Kings are 22-32 (.407) this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-36 (.333) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings were 16-1 (.941) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
Flames Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flames scored on 5% of rush chances in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Flames had 37 rush chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have averaged 2.46 expected goals per game this month — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.11
The Flames have scored on 7% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have scored on 6% of cycle chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have scored on 4% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Kings scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Flames Defensive Stats & Trends
The Flames allowed 5 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Flames have allowed 60 forecheck chances in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames allowed 33 rush chances in overtime last season — 3rd most among NHL Teams
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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