Kings vs Ducks Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 17th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The LA Kings are playing a game late on Friday against the Ducks, which is not included in this article. The Los Angeles Kings are 19-16-11 this season after they lost to Vegas in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Los Angeles tied the game at two with about 1:30 left in the third period, but they lost just 25 seconds into overtime. The Kings were out shot by a total of 27-24, won 56.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Fiala and Clarke, while Kuemper stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Stars by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Oilers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Kings have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 49 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 2.74 goals against per game, while also going 16.2% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 15 goals and 21 assists, while Kevin Fiala has added 17 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Anton Forsberg, who is 7-6-3 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Ducks are playing a late game on Friday against the Kings, which is not included in this article. The Anaheim Ducks are 22-21-3 this year after they defeated Dallas by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Anaheim had their lead cut to 2-1 late in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Ducks recorded 25 shots on goal, won 49.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Kreider, Sennecke, and Trouba, while Dostal stopped 24 out of 25 shots, which was a .960 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 and the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2. The Ducks have lost nine of their last ten games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 47 points. Anaheim has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 16.8% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 18 goals and 26 assists, while Troy Terry has added 13 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Ville Husso, who is 5-4-1 with a 3.33 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this year. 

Kings vs Ducks Prediction 

These two teams are playing against each other at 10:30pm Eastern time on Friday night, so they will obviously both be on a back to back. Anaheim snapped their losing streak against the Stars in their last game, but their defense and goaltending has really struggled. Los Angeles has lost four of their last five and they have gone to overtime in three of their last five. The Ducks have really fallen off after a great start to the season and they have gone over 6.5 goals in four of their last five. Take the over here with Anaheim using a backup goalie.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5