Apr 11, 2024, 6:33 pm ET in NHL
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NHL Preview: Flames vs Kings Prediction at Godds

Are you ready for the Flames vs Kings prediction? Tonight, at 10:30 ET, the NHL action heats up as the Flames face off against the Kings. Transitioning to the arena in Los Angeles, CA, this matchup promises thrilling hockey action. With an over/under goal line of 6 goals and the Kings favored by -1.5, the stage is set for an intense showdown.

Betting Preview

Calgary Flames

Calgary comes into this game with a record of 35-37-5 and 75 points. They are 12th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Pacific Division. On the road this season, the Flames have gone 16-18-4. This NHL matchup promises to be intense as both teams vie for victory.

Over their last ten games, Calgary has gone just 2-8 and they have lost two straight games as the underdog. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Flames have gone 21-24 this season.

On the season, the Flames have gone 35-42 against the puck line, including going 18-20 on the road. So far, Calgary has had 23 wins by multiple goals and 12 wins by just one goal.

As the underdog, the Flames have gone 26-17 vs. the puck line, including going 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games. In their last ten road games, Calgary has gone just 2-8 against the puck line.

This season, the over/under record for the Flames’ is 44-31-2. Over the course of the season, they have had 40 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6. On average, their games are averaging 6.3 goals per game.

Offensively, the Flames come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 16th position in the league. The Flames went 19-20 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-17. Keep an eye on how this performance affects the NHL hockey standings.

Defensively, the Flames are currently 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.7 shots per game against Calgary. They also are 27th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Los Angeles Kings

With a record of 41-26-11, the Kings are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference. Against other teams in the West, Los Angeles has gone 24-22 this season. At home, the Kings have gone 19-11-7, and they are currently on a six-game winning streak at Staples Center. Over their last 10 games, the Kings have gone 6-4.

When favored this season, Los Angeles has gone 29-17-7, and they have been favored in 53 of their 78 games. Against teams in the Pacific Division, the Kings have gone 13-11 this season. Over their last five games, the Kings have gone 3-2, and they are 2-1 in their last three games. Keep track of their performance and how it impacts the NHL player stats.

At home this season, the Kings have a puck line record of 17-20 and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. So far, they have won 27 games by multiple goals compared to 20 losses by multiple goals.

Los Angeles comes into this game with a puck line record of 37-41 and a puck line record of 5-5 in their last ten games. When favored, the Kings have a puck line record of 20-33, and their average scoring margin as the favorite is +.7 goals per game.

The Kings come in with an over/under record of 30-45-3. Throughout the season, they have had 37 games failing to surpass the 6-goal over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is at 5.8 per game.

When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3.1 goals per game this NHL season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. In terms of power-play goals, the Kings offense is 14th in power-play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.

Los Angeles defense takes on the Flames ranked 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.1 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 3rd in shutouts, with 7 shutouts.

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 6 102
  • ML: Flames +158
  • PL: Flames +1.5

Flames vs Kings Odds

  • ML: CGY +158 | LA -195
  • SPREAD: CGY +1.5 | LA -1.5
  • TOTAL: 6

Flames vs Kings Game Information

  • Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
  • Thursday, April 11th 10:30 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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