Kings vs Flames Prediction 4/16/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Flames prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 16th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 35-26-20 this season after they lost to the Canucks in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the second period, but they couldn’t hold the lead and lost midway through overtime. The Kings out shot Vancouver by a total of 34-25, won 37.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Byfield, Kempe, and Laferriere, while Kuemper stopped 21 out of 25 shots, which was an .840 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Kraken by a score of 5-3 and the Oilers by a score of 1-0. The Kings have won five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 90 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 17.1% on the power play and 74.7% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 36 goals and 37 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added 23 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for LA is Anton Forsberg, who is 16-11-15 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 33-39-9 this year after they lost to the Avalanche by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals for the loss. The Flames were out shot by a total of 38-31, won 47.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got their lone goal from Coleman, while Wolf stopped 35 out of 37 shots, which was a .946 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary defeated the Mammoth by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Kraken by a score of 4-1 before that. The Flames have lost four of their last five games and they are currently seventh in the Pacific standings with 75 points. Calgary has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Coronato has led Calgary with 18 goals and 26 assists, while Morgan Frost has added 21 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 23-29-3 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. 

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won each of their last seven games against the Kings at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Kings have lost eight of their last nine night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in 21 of their last 26 games as favorites.
• The Flames have won the third period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents at Scotiabank Saddledome when trailing after the second period.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games at Scotiabank Saddledome after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Flames have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Ten of the Kings’ last 11 road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight games following a home loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last three night games.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Morgan Frost has scored at least one goal in three of the Flames’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Matthew Coronato has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Alex Laferriere has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Quinton Byfield has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last five games as road favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for power play goals this season (36).
• The Calgary Flames have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 1 this season (13).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.12%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank T7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.90).

Kings vs Flames Prediction

Los Angeles comes into this matchup looking to jump Anaheim for third in the Pacific standings and they have won five of their last six games. The Kings are 20-9-11 on the road this year, while the Flames are 22-13-5 at home. Calgary has lost four of their last five and they have scored one goal in three of their last four. The Kings should be focused and ready to go here, as they try to avoid Colorado in the first round, so I expect a dominant victory. Take the Kings -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Kings -1.5