- The Kings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flames
- Kings vs. Flames Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: RSN1 | FDSC
The Los Angeles Kings (35-26) visit Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames (33-39) on Apr. 16 in Calgary, AB. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Kings vs. Flames Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Kings vs. Flames Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Kings vs Flames Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kings vs Flames Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread with 58.5% 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
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+11.65 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+7.00 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.85 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 away games (+5.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 10 away games (+5.15 Units / 35% ROI)
Flames Best Bets & Trends
- The Calgary Flames have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+8.50 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have covered the Puck Line in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+7.65 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.45 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+7.05 Units / 72% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+6.20 Units / 22% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 30-51 against the spread this NHL season (-24.4 Units / -21.58% ROI).
- Kings are 35-46 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.85 Units /-20.87% ROI
- Kings are 37-43 when betting the Over for -9.45 Units / -10.68% ROI
- Kings are 43-37 when betting the Under for +2.25 Units /2.49% ROI
Flames Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flames are 45-35 against the spread this NHL season (-7.3 Units /-5.13% ROI).
- Flames are 33-48 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.45 Units / -12.04% ROI
- Flames are 38-39 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / -5.38% ROI
- Flames are 39-38 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units / -1.31% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Flames vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -130 |
| Rory Kerins (CAL) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -225 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 1.5 +150 | 1.5 -200 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Flames vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -200 |
| Matvei Gridin (CAL) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +140 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +130 |
| Scott Laughton (LAK) | 1.5 -118 | 1.5 -115 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Flames
The Kings are 34-44 (.436) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 19-22 (.463) when winning the xG advantage this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .644
The Kings are 5-17 (.227) when drawing more penalties this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .478
The Kings are 7-18 (.280) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Flames: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Flames are 33-46 (.418) this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are undefeated (20-0) when scoring 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .870
The Flames are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are undefeated (37-0) when scoring 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .868
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 11% of second chance opportunities this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have recorded 12.7 shots per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.6
The Kings have scored on 13% of rush chances this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Kings had 17 inner slot shots in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
Flames Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flames scored on 5% of cycle chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Flames had 5.7 slot shots per game while tied last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.8
The Flames scored on 5% of cycle chances in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Flames have averaged 15.4 high danger chances per game this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.3
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings have allowed 1.6 goals per game in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
The Kings allowed 2.66 expected goals per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Flames Defensive Stats & Trends
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 allowed 5 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 225 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames allowed 1.6 rush chances per game in the first period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
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