LA Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction NHL Picks 12/19/24

In this article we will formulate an LA Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 19th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

LA Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 18-9-4 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh 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 Penguins to tie the game late and ended up losing in overtime. The Kings recorded 31 shots on goal, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Kempe and Turcotte, while Kuemper stopped 28 out of 31 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kings defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-1 but did lose to the Devils by a score of 3-1 before that. Los Angeles has scored 3.03 goals per game and they have allowed 2.52 goals against per game, while also going 15.3% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with eight goals, 27 assists, and 38 shots on goal, while Darcy Kuemper is 7-2-4 with a 2.32 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage this year. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 14-14-4 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Philadelphia erased a 4-2 deficit in the third period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 24-19, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Cates, Konecny, Poehling, and Tippett, while Ersson stopped 18 out of 23 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Flyers lost to Minnesota by a score of 4-1, but did beat Detroit and Columbus before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 16 goals, 21 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Aleksei Kolosov is 4-5-1 with a 3.05 goals against average and an .889 save percentage. 

Why the Kings will beat the Flyers

• The Flyers have lost 23 of their last 26 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Kings have won 10 of their last 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in five of their last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Kings have won the third period in five of their last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Ten of the Kings’ last 11 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Flyers’ last six night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Kings’ last 13 games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.
• Sean Couturier has scored a goal in four of the Flyers’ last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Anze Kopitar has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last four games as favorites.
• Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last four games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Trevor Moore has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Kings as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has scored the first goal in three of the Kings’ last four night games.

LA Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction 

Philadelphia comes into this game after losing two in a row and they will be on a back-to-back here. The Flyers are 7-8-1 at home this year, while the Kings are 8-7-3 on the road. Los Angeles has lost two of their last three games, but they are one of the best defensive teams in the NHL, as they have allowed two goals or fewer in seven of their last nine games. The Kings are the way better defensive team and they have the rest advantage. Take LA to get the win.