The Calgary Flames will head to Los Angeles to take on the Los Angeles Kings in this Pacific Division matchup. The Flamers are currently three points ahead of the Kings in the divisional standings.
The Pacific division may be the toughest in the NHL. There are four teams, separated by just seven points for the top four spots in the division.
Last Game Records
Flames
- Last Game: Lost to the St. Louis Blues 4-6.
- 40-19-8-1 overall record
Kings
- Last Game: Won against the Winnipeg Jets 3-2.
- 38-23-6-4 overall record
Matchup Information
Flames at Kings Betting Analysis
Calgary Betting Analysis
The Flames come into tonight’s contest on a three-game losing streak. While they are still in first overall in the division, there are three teams that are hunting that spot down.
The Flames’ offense has been a factor all season. The offense is averaging 3.47 goals per game, which is seventh in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Flames are averaging 4.0 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Flames are averaging 3.0 goals per game.
Johnny Gaudreau has been the best offensive player for the Flames. He has recorded a team-high 92 points, scoring 32 goals and assisting on 60 others.
Matthew Tkachuk has just recently surpassed 80 points for the team. He is currently in second with 84 total points, scoring 32 goals and assisting on 52 others.
Jacob Markstrom is the main goaltender for the Flames. He has a record of 31-14-7 and is giving up just 2.19 goals per game.
Los Angeles Betting Analysis
The Kings have won back-to-back games coming into tonight. While they are still chasing the three points from them, the Kings have to be happy with the way their team has competed all season.
The Kings’ offense falls right in with the rest of the middle of the pack in the league. The Kings average 2.83 goals per game, which is 20th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Kings are averaging 2.8 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Kings are averaging 3.4 goals per game.
Anze Kopitar has led the team in points almost all season. He currently has a team-high 59 points, scoring 18 goals and assisting on 41 others.
The Kings have adapted the double goalie strategy. Both Jonathan Quick and Cal Petersen have split starts for the Kings at goaltender.
Quick has a record of 17-12-5 and is giving up 2.66 goals per game. Petersen has a record of 20-11-1 and is giving up 2.68 goals per game.
Updates
Brett Ritchie is listed as questionable for the Flames tonight after sustaining a leg injury against the Blues.
Blake Lizotte for the Kings is also listed as questionable. Lizotte has not played since March 26th for an undisclosed reason.
- The Flames won their moneyline bet in four of their last ten games.
- Calgary was over the total goals in five of their last ten games.
- The Kings won their moneyline bet in five of their last ten games,
- Los Angeles was over the total goals in five of their last ten games.
Flames at Kings Betting Preview
The NHL betting odds have the Flames as the moneyline favorite. This game has the potential to be an absolute battle from the get-go.
This will be the third meeting between these two teams. The Kings were able to pull out the most recent victory with a 3-2 win in overtime.
The NHL expert picks will have the Flames as the pick for tonight, and it is hard to argue with that. The Flames have been just as good as the Kings on the road, and the last time they were in Los Angeles, they were able to defeat the Kings.
Flames at Kings Betting Prediction
Bet on the Calgary Flames.
How to Bet on Flames at Kings
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Flames’ moneyline, they would have odds around -175. If the bettor placed the bet at -175 and the Kings were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $157.14
If a bettor were to place a $100 bet on the Kings’ moneyline, they would have odds around +140. If the bettor placed the bet at +140 and the Kings were to win, the bettor would receive a payout of $240.
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