Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Flames

The Los Angeles Kings square off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, April 16.

There are attractive odds of -130 on offer when it comes to Over 5.5 goals and that looks like a bet worth having. The Kings and the Flames should combine to good effect.

Los Angeles Kings were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-3 (OT) loss against Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center. Adrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere and Quinton Byfield each scored one goal.

Calgary Flames lost when they last took to the ice. At Scotiabank Saddledome, they were turned over 3-1 at home to Colorado Avalanche. Blake Coleman scored the only goal, with Dustin Wolf recording 36 saves (.947).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 win for the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome when they last played the Kings. We’ve seen seven Flames wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

Dustin Wolf (Expected)

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

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 2.7 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.3%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 14 points, 10 goals and 4 assists, with Artemi Panarin recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 1.29 goal against average with a .954 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Flames have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 24.9 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.9 goals from 34.3 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Matt Coronato with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, while Olli Maeaettae is next in line after registering 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.53 GAA with a .905 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is -130 available for Over 5.5 goals in this NHL encounter. It stands to reason that this pick will go over the line, with the lamp being lit on a regular basis.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com regularly track NHL injury updates and pair that with current form. We also tap into a deep stats database to highlight the key numbers that help shape our hockey predictions.

Key Kings vs Flames stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Kings games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Kings games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 4 Flames

You can secure odds of +1800 that the Flames are able to land a 4-2 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Flames

1-0

Kings

+5000

Flames

+5500

2-0

Kings

+4500

Flames

+5000

2-1

Kings

+1300

Flames

+1500

3-0

Kings

+2800

Flames

+3500

3-1

Kings

+1700

Flames

+2000

3-2

Kings

+800

Flames

+900

4-0

Kings

+3300

Flames

+5000

4-1

Kings

+1300

Flames

+1900

4-2

Kings

+1400

Flames

+1800

4-3

Kings

+1000

Flames

+1100

5-0

Kings

+6000

Flames

+9000

5-1

Kings

+2000

Flames

+3300

5-2

Kings

+1500

Flames

+2000

5-3

Kings

+2200

Flames

+2800

5-4

Kings

+2000

Flames

+2200

6-0

Kings

+9000

Flames

+14000

6-1

Kings

+4500

Flames

+8000

6-2

Kings

+2800

Flames

+4000

6-3

Kings

+2800

Flames

+3500

6-4

Kings

+4500

Flames

+5500

6-5

Kings

+5000

Flames

+5500

7-1

Kings

+8000

Flames

+13000

7-2

Kings

+6600

Flames

+11000

7-3

Kings

+5000

Flames

+7500

7-4

Kings

+6000

Flames

+8000

7-5

Kings

+10000

Flames

+12000

7-6

Kings

+12000

Flames

+12500

8-4

Kings

+11000

Flames

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames 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.

The sportsbooks have Los Angeles Kings at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Calgary Flames are trading at +122.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 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 -128.

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Moneyline

Kings

-147

Flames

+122

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+110

Tie

+320

Flames

+200

Puck Line

Kings -1.5

+168

Flames +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 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 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 32.9
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 3.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 5

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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