The Calgary Flames will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Los Angeles Kings pay a visit to Scotiabank Saddledome.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Los Angeles Kings opened as 104 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Kings to win this game 3-2.7. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames bring a 19-16-4 record to the battle against the 24-11-5 Kings. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Calgary go 17-21-1 so far and the Kings go 16-22-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Kings - Flames odds would favor the Flames if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Calgary is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Calgary Flames No. 23-ranked offense (2.77 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.28 goals per game allowed. The Flames Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.8% rate while the Kings have a 87.41% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 5-0 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Oilers. They won as +118 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
In their last action, Calgary was a 4-3 Sportsbook at home against the Blackhawks. Bettors on Calgary at -135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Nashville, Saturday, January 6th
Calgary home to Anaheim, Saturday, January 6th