Flames vs Kings Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 13th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 12-16-4 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Calgary trailed 4-0 after the second period, but they scored three goals in the third and nearly tied the game late. The Flames out shot Detroit by a total of 37-29, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coronato, Farabee, and Weegar, while Cooley stopped 25 out of 29 shots, which was an .862 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Sabres by a score of 7-4 and the Mammoth by a score of 2-0. The Flames have won three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 28 points. Calgary has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 14.6% on the power play and 83.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with six goals and 22 assists, while Rasmus Andersson has added seven goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 9-12-2 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 14-8-8 this year after they lost to Seattle in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Los Angeles led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with 26 seconds left and lost early in overtime. The Kings were out shot by a total of 33-26, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Fiala and Laferriere, while Forsberg stopped 30 out of 33 shots, which was a .909 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Mammoth by a score of 4-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 6-0. The Kings have lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 36 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 14.0% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 10 goals and 17 assists, while Kevin Fiala has added 11 goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 10-6-5 with a 2.23 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year. 

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Flames have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents.
• The home team has won five of the Flames’ last six games.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against the Flames at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following a home loss.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the Flames’ last four games.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last three games as favorites when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Kings’ last 10 games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Flames’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Kings’ last 17 games as home favorites.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Andrei Kuzmenko has scored a goal in three of the Kings’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last 10 Saturday night games against Pacific Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flames’ last five games.
• Blake Coleman has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in seven of his eight previous appearances in night games at Crypto.com Arena.

Flames vs Kings Prediction 

Calgary had their winning streak snapped with a loss to Detroit last time out, but they played well in the third period and nearly made a crazy comeback. The Flames are 5-11-2 on the road this year, while the Kings are 4-6-3 at home. Los Angeles is 2-0-1 in their last three games and they are allowing just 2.50 goals against per game, which is one of the best in the NHL. I don’t love the LA offense, but their defense is elite, so we shouldn’t see much scoring. Take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5