Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/16

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The Los Angeles Kings will play against the Calgary Flames in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+ from the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Los Angeles comes into the game with a record of 35-27-20. They hold the 8th spot in their conference. Calgary, on the other hand, has a record of 33-39-9 and ranks 14th in the conference. Both teams belong to the Western Pacific Division.

Kings vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -132, Calgary Flames MoneyLine +110

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are coming off a close loss against the Vancouver Canucks. They scored 3 goals with 34 shots on goal. Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere each had a goal and an assist in the game.

In their previous game, the Kings secured a 5-3 win over the Seattle Kraken. Byfield stood out with 2 goals and 8 shots on goal. The team also converted on one power play opportunity.

Throughout the season, Adrian Kempe has been a key player for the Kings. He has scored 36 goals and recorded 37 assists in 80 games. Kempe also leads the team in hits with 126.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They lost their last game against the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 at home. Blake Coleman was the only player to score for the Flames in that game.

In a previous game, the Flames secured a 4-1 win against the Utah Mammoth. Brayden Pachal led with one goal and two assists. The Flames had 23 shots on goal and 16 blocks in that game.

Matt Coronato and Mikael Backlund have been consistent skaters for the Flames this season. Coronato has played 79 games with 18 goals and 26 assists. Backlund has played 81 games with 17 goals and 26 assists.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. The Kings’ moneyline is set at -132, while the Flames are at +110. With the Kings having a better rank in goals against and saves, a projected score of Kings 3, Flames 2 supports picking the Kings to win.

The over/under line for the game is 5.5, with the over at -130 and the under at +109. Both teams have shown solid offensive stats, but their defensive numbers suggest a lower-scoring game. The projected total is 5, so taking the under 5.5 is the recommended pick.