Betting on today’s Flames and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on BSW. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Kings are favored to win at home against the Flames.

CALGARY FLAMES VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:

  • Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
  • Take the Kings on the moneyline
  • The Kings should also cover at -1.5

Can Calgary Secure a Road Victory?

Coming into their game vs. Kings, the Flames have a 14-14-5 record. They hold a 8-6-1 record when playing at home, and they have gone 6-8-4 on the road. Their current record places them 4th in the Western Pacific division and 10th in the Western conference.

Analyzing their performance against the puck line, Calgary has a 17-16 record. On the road they are 8-10 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is9-6. For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Calgary is 6.3. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Flames come in with an over/under record of 18-14-1.

In their last three road games, Calgary has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.

On the offensive side, the Flames are scoring an 3 goals per game this season, ranking 18th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 7th in the league. In terms of the Flames’ offense during power plays, they are 29th in power play goals and 1st in shorthanded goals.

Calgary’s current leading scorer is Yegor Sharangovich. This season, he has 11 goals, which puts him 74th in the NHL. Sharangovich also comes into the game with 9 assists.

In terms of defense, the Kings head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 26.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Goalie Jacob Markstrom gets the start and has made 18 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-8, and his save percentage is 0.7448979591836735%.

Can the Kings Please their Home Crowd?

For the season, the Kings currently hold an overall record of 18-7-4. On the road, Los Angeles has gone 13-1-1 and they are 5-6-3 at home. They are currently positioned 3rd in the Western Pacific division and 6th in the Western conference.

Los Angeles is 16-13 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 10-5 compared to 6-8 at home. This season, Los Angeles’ games have an average of 5.9 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.2. The Kings come in with an over/under performance of 11-18-0.

Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 16th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. Coming into the game, the Kings have 12-5 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 5-1.

Los Angeles’ leading goal scorer is Trevor Moore. So far this season, he has 15 goals, placing him 23rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 9 assists so far.

In terms of defense, the Kings head into the game ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 26.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Cam Talbot has started 20 games this season. His current record stands at 13-6, and his save percentage is 0.8520408163265306%.