Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Picks

Los Angeles has scored 23 goals in the last six games. Their five-game win streak ended in the last game, a 4-3 loss at Vancouver. The defense is 30th in penalty killing and 22nd in shots on goal allowed. They face a Calgary defense that is 23rd in goals surrendered (3.15 per game). The Flames have lost six of eight, allowing 33 goals (4.125 goals per game). Down and out home dogs in their finale are looking to put points on the board, but they're not stepping in front of 100 mph slapshots the way they would if there was something on the line. Look for a spirited effort from both sides as this one climbs over the hump. Take Los Angeles/Calgary OVER. 

Los Angeles is favored in this matchup even though it has lost three straight, and Calgary has won three in a row. The Kings are battling for a postseason spot while Calgary is virtually out of the playoff picture. Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper has a better record on the road in 2025-26 (11-4-5) than at home. He is 17-13-2 overall with a 2.68 goals-against average with two shutouts. Dustin Wolf is 19-25-3 with a 2.98 GAA for the Flames, and he has allowed four goals in five of his past seven appearances, although he does come off a 4-1 win over Florida on Friday. Calgary has gone OVER five of nine, including its 4-3 overtime win against Tampa Bay on Sunday. Take the Kings and the OVER. 

Calgary has beaten the Kings in five of six meetings. The Flames have won six of nine against the Pacific Division and four of five versus Western Conference foes. Los Angeles has lost seven of 10 division games, and the Kings have lost six of nine as favorites. Dustin Wolf has started to display his 2024-25 form, winning his past three starts and improving his goals-against average to 2.95 with two shutouts this season for the Flames. Los Angeles has lost three of five following a 3-2 overtime loss to Seattle on Wednesday. Calgary is 7-1 in its past eight games against teams that scored two or fewer goals in their previous game. The Kings have lost 10 of 14 home games. The Flames have won four of five versus teams with losing records. Take the Flames.

Calgary has won both meetings this season and Los Angeles has locked up second place in the Pacific Division and will play Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs. The Kings come off a 6-5 win over Seattle and likely will rest some players in the regular-season finale. The Flames came close to making the playoffs and would like to end the season on a high note as they go for their fourth win in a row. Calgary defeated Vegas 5-4 in a shootout on Tuesday and rookie Dustin Wolf made 38 saves and he is 5-0-2 his past seven starts. Wolf is expected to start tonight and he is 29-16-8 with a 2.64 goals-against average with three shutouts this season. David Rittich is 15-13-2 for the Kings. Calgary has won five of seven against Western Conference opponents. The Flames have won four of the past five meetings with the Kings. Take the Flames.