Calgary Flames (19-14-7) vs Los Angeles Kings (24-10-5)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Scotiabank Saddledome)
The Line: Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +114 / Los Angeles Kings -135 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 11th 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 24-10-5 this year after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles blew a 1-0 lead in the third period, but they were able to bounce back with the win in overtime. The Kings outshot Winnipeg by a total of 23-19, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. LA got goals from Kempe and Turcotte, while Kuemper stopped 18 out of 19 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Kings defeated the Lightning by a score of 2-1 and the Devils by a score of 3-0. Los Angeles has won five games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 53 points. LA has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also averaging 16% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led Los Angeles with 12 goals, 28 assists, and 50 shots on goal, while Adrian Kempe has added 20 goals, 19 assists, and 105 shots on goal. David Rittich is 11-8-0 with a 2.55 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 19-14-7 this season after they defeated Anaheim in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Calgary led 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed the Ducks to tie the game, before getting the win in overtime. The Flames outshot Anaheim by a total of 33-28, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Huberdeau, Kadri, and Weegar, while Wolf stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Flames lost to the Predators by a score of 4-1 and the Hockey Club by a score of 5-3. Calgary has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 45 points. Calgary has scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 70.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 17 goals, 13 assists, and 72 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 15 goals, 13 assists, and 138 shots on goal this year. Dan Vladar is 6-8-5 with a 3.08 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage this season.
Why the Flames will beat the Kings
- The Kings have lost each of their last five games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- The Flames have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have lost the third period in five of their last six games following an overtime win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flames’ last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Kings’ last 10 games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between two teams from the Pacific Division has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games following an overtime win.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Nazem Kadri has scored at least one goal in seven of the Flames’ last eight Saturday night games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight home appearances against the Kings.
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded an assist in each of the Flames’ last three games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last four games.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last 10 Saturday night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Drew Doughty has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against the Flames after playing less than 20 minutes in the Kings’ last game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for power-play goals against this season (35).
- The Calgary Flames are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.56).
Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup after sneaking by the Ducks in overtime in their last game and they will be back at home here. The Flames are 13-6-3 at home this year, while the Kings are 9-8-4 on the road coming into Friday night. Los Angeles has been playing very well over the last few weeks, but they will be on a back-to-back here. The Flames haven’t been great on the road, but they have played very well at home so far this season. I know Calgary is scoring just 2.63 goals per game and LA is a great defensive team, but the Kings are on a back-to-back and are dealing with plenty of distractions. Take the Flames at home.