Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Kings

The Calgary Flames go up against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, February 28.

Appealing odds of -108 look too good to miss for the Under 5.5 goals selection. The Flames and the Kings might not have enough scoring power.

Calgary Flames have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where San Jose Sharks were beaten 4-1 at SAP Center. Nazem Kadri bagged two goals, while Mikael Backlund and Connor Zary scored once. Goalie Dustin Wolf was red hot in this one, making 34 saves (.971).

Los Angeles Kings were beaten 8-1 at Crypto.com Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Edmonton Oilers was their fifth straight defeat. Kings had 22 shots and Warren Foegele scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Flames claim a 2-1 win over the Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Flames have beaten the Kings in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-29-3	3	.899	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 2.9 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

Nazem Kadri is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Morgan Frost recording 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.66 goal against average with a .898 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.3%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Andrei Kuzmenko is next in line after having 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 3.46 GAA with a .886 SV%.

Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect the lamp to light up too many times. All things considered, our pick has to be the Unders and there is -108 that this happens in this NHL encounter.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Flames vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Flames games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Flames games on the road.
• The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Flames games on the road.

Under 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quinton Byfield Under 2.5 Shots -125

Quinton Byfield (Kings) has recorded Under 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. When it comes to Shots on Goal, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -125.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flames 4 - 1 Kings

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1800 and it involves the Flames winning 4-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flames

Kings

1-0

Flames

+4000

Kings

+3500

2-0

Flames

+4000

Kings

+3300

2-1

Flames

+1200

Kings

+1050

3-0

Flames

+3000

Kings

+2200

3-1

Flames

+1800

Kings

+1400

3-2

Flames

+850

Kings

+750

4-0

Flames

+4500

Kings

+2800

4-1

Flames

+1800

Kings

+1200

4-2

Flames

+1800

Kings

+1400

4-3

Flames

+1200

Kings

+1100

5-0

Flames

+9000

Kings

+5000

5-1

Flames

+3500

Kings

+2000

5-2

Flames

+2400

Kings

+1500

5-3

Flames

+3300

Kings

+2500

5-4

Flames

+2800

Kings

+2500

6-0

Flames

+15000

Kings

+8000

6-1

Flames

+9000

Kings

+4500

6-2

Flames

+5000

Kings

+2900

6-3

Flames

+4500

Kings

+3300

6-4

Flames

+7000

Kings

+5500

6-5

Flames

+7000

Kings

+6600

7-0

Flames

+7000

Kings

+12500

7-1

Flames

+7000

Kings

+8000

7-2

Flames

+13000

Kings

+7500

7-3

Flames

+9000

Kings

+6000

7-4

Flames

+10000

Kings

+8000

7-5

Flames

+14000

Kings

+13000

7-6

Flames

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-1

Flames

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-2

Flames

+14000

Kings

+13000

8-3

Flames

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-4

Flames

+14000

Kings

+13000

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Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Los Angeles Kings are -137 favorites and that means a 58% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Calgary Flames are trading at +114.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at +110.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Flames

+114

Kings

-137

3-Way Moneyline

Flames

+210

Tie

+320

Kings

+102

Puck Line

Flames +1.5

-227

Kings -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-133

Over 5.5

+110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Goals, Shots, Powerplay Points and Goaltender Saves. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Calgary Flames Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.10 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.7
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 23
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 17.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 21.5
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.4

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