Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction 3/24/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Flames Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Preview

The Flames have 65 points this season with a 29-34-7 record, and are 37-33 ATS and 33-34 in over/under. They have a 19-12-4 home record and a 10-22-3 road record and are sitting 7th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home overtime win over the Lightning, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home win over the Panthers, a 2-1 home shootout win over the Blues, and a 5-2 road loss to the Red Wings.

Offensively, the Flames are averaging 2.49 goals per game and are scoring 15.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 81.1% of their opponent’s power plays.

Mikael Backlund leads the Flames with 39 points and 16 goals, adding a team-high 23 assists. Dustin Wolf is the starting goalie for the Flames, and he has a 19-25-3 record, with 2.98 GAA and .898 SV%. Devin Cooley is the backup goalie and he has a 9-9-4 record, with 2.49 GAA and .915 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings Preview

The Kings have 73 points this season with a 28-25-17 record, and are 27-43 ATS and 32-37 in over/under. They have a 10-16-8 home record and a 18-9-9 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home loss to the Sabres, a 4-3 home shootout loss to the Flyers, and a 4-1 road win over the Rangers.

Offensively, the Kings are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring 17.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 75.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 59 points and 26 goals, adding a team-high 33 assists. Darcy Kuemper is the starting goalie for the Kings, and he has a 17-13-12 record, with 2.68 GAA and .897 SV%. Anton Forsberg is the backup goalie and he has a 11-11-5 record, with 2.84 GAA and .902 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: March 24, 2026

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Kings have lost each of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won each of their last six home games against the Kings.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Flames have lost each of their last 10 Tuesday games.
• The road team has won three of the Kings’ last four games.
• The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Kings’ last nine games.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
• The Flames have lost the first period in each of their last eight Tuesday games.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Kings’ last nine road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between the Kings and Flames have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Kings’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Flames’ last four games following a win.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Morgan Frost has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games.
• Ryan Strome has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite.
• Artemi Panarin has scored a goal in four of the Kings’ last five games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.49).
• The Calgary Flames rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (15.76%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.23%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.61).

Kings vs Flames Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with both games having taken place in LA. The Kings won by 2-0 and the Flames by 2-1 in overtime and the Flames are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.

In this Kings vs Flames Prediction, the Kings are coming as -140 road favorites. The Flames have won three straight and have been playing their best hockey at home ice, while on the other hand, the Kings have lost three straight and are better on the road. The Kings’ defense has been terrible lately, having conceded at least four goals in four of their last five games, so I like the Flames as home dogs in this spot. Take the Flames on the moneyline for plus money.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Calgary Flames ML