Flames vs Kings Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 28th 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 24-27-6 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Calgary trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals to pull away with the win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 35-29, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Backlund, Kadri (2), and Zary, while Wolf stopped 34 out of 35 shots, which was a .971 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Oilers by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-2 before that. The Flames have won three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 54 points. Calgary has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with 12 goals and 29 assists, while Mikael Backlund has added 13 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 17-21-3 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 23-21-14 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 8-1 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first period, but they allowed the last six goals in the blowout loss. The Kings were out shot by a total of 37-22, won 33.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Foegele, while Forsberg and Kuemper both allowed four goals each in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Golden Knights in back to back games by scores of 6-4 and 4-1. The Kings have lost five games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 60 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 16.3% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 21 goals and 27 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added 13 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 14-12-9 with a 2.68 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Flames have lost each of their last five day games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The home team has won 10 of the last 12 games between the Flames and Kings.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight day games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win.
• The Flames have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Kings have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Kings.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites following a loss.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won the third period in four of their last five road games against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Flames’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last four home games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Flames’ last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last four games.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last three day games at Crypto.com Arena.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Mikael Backlund has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four road games.
• MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames’ last four games as underdogs.

Flames vs Kings Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup trying to snap their five game losing streak, but they have been outscored by a total of 22-8 in their last four games. The Kings are 8-13-7 at home this year, while the Flames are 9-17-2 on the road. Calgary has won three of their last four games and they have scored four goals in back to back games. Both of these teams are very low scoring and they have pretty solid goaltending, so I like the under in this contest.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5