Kings vs Ducks Prediction 11/28/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 28th 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 Los Angeles Kings are 11-6-6 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles blew a 1-0 lead in the third period, but they scored with about six minutes left to get the win. The Kings were out shot by a total of 28-22, won 31.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. LA got goals from Foegele and Clarke, while Kuemper stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Bruins by a score of 2-1 and the Sharks by a score of 4-3. The Kings have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 28 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with seven goals and 13 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added four goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 8-4-4 with a 2.30 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 14-8-1 this year after they lost to Vancouver by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Anaheim tied the game at three late in the second period, but they allowed the first two goals in the third period for the loss. The Ducks out shot Vancouver by a total of 41-28, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, Gauthier, McTavish, and LaCombe, while Mrazek stopped 23 out of 27 shots, which was an .852 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Senators by a score of 3-2 before that. The Ducks have lost two of their last three games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 29 points. Anaheim has scored 3.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 74.7% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 12 goals and 18 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 14 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 11-5-1 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last six home games following a home loss.
• The Kings have lost five of their last nine games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites.
• The Kings have lost the first period in each of their last three games as road favorites.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kings’ last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Ducks’ last four games against the Kings following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last 10 games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Kings’ last six games following a home win.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents at Honda Center.
• Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last nine games at Honda Center.
• Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last nine games at Honda Center.
• Cutter Gauthier has scored the last goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games against Pacific Division opponents at Honda Center.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in seven of the Kings’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
• Phillip Danault has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last four games against the Ducks.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Anaheim Ducks rank T1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.39).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank T26th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.07%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank T1st in the league in short handed goals this season (5).

Kings vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they continue to lead the Pacific standings. The Ducks are 8-3-0 at home this year, while the Kings are 9-2-3 on the road. Los Angeles has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Kings are a great defensive team, but we can’t trust their offense to keep pace with the Ducks. Take Anaheim to win at home.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML