NHL betting odds interest swings to the Calgary Flames at Los Angeles battle on Thursday at STAPLES Center as the Kings try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Calgary Flames were listed as 113 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Thursday at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.5 win for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 44-32-4 this season, while the Kings are 38-34-7. Calgary is 34-36-10 against the total, while Los Angeles is 23-37-19 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Calgary injuries news.
This game puts the Los Angeles Kings, most recently No. 4 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Calgary Flames, who rate a No. 7 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Kings No. 26-ranked offense (2.46 goals per game) against a Calgary Flames defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.71 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.97% rate while the Flames have a 81.62% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Calgary was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Ducks. Bettors on Anaheim at -134 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 6-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Kings at -107 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Calgary at San Jose, Saturday, April 8th
Los Angeles home to Chicago, Saturday, April 8th