Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday on 12/27

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The Anaheim Ducks will take on the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The game starts at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Ducks come into this game with a record of 21-14-2, while the Kings hold a 15-12-9 record.

The Ducks are led by head coach Joel Quenneville and currently rank second in the Western Pacific Division. The Kings, under head coach Jim Hiller, rank fourth in the same division. Both teams will look to improve their standings in this regular season matchup.

Ducks vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Anaheim Ducks Puck Line: +1.5 (-212)
    • Los Angeles Kings Puck Line: -1.5 (+172)
    • Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine: +120
    • Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine: -144
    • Over/Under: 6.0
    • Favorite: Los Angeles Kings
    • Underdog: Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks recently faced a tough game against the Seattle Kraken, losing 3-1. Despite outshooting the Kraken with 41 shots on goal, the Ducks managed only one goal. Mikael Granlund scored the lone goal for Anaheim in this contest.

In their earlier game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Ducks emerged with a narrow 4-3 win. Pavel Mintyukov, Mikael Granlund, and Mason McTavish each contributed a goal. The Ducks’ defense held strong with 26 blocks in this game.

Anaheim’s top players have been active in recent games. Cutter Gauthier and Mikael Granlund have been key contributors, with Gauthier scoring twice against the Rangers. The Ducks will look to these players for continued offensive support in upcoming games.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings recently had a tough stretch at home. They lost to the Seattle Kraken 3-2 and the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1. Despite outshooting the Kraken with 37 shots, the Kings couldn’t find the back of the net enough to secure a win.

Adrian Kempe has been a key player for the Kings this season. In 36 games, he has scored 13 goals and made 17 assists. His efforts have resulted in 30 points, making him a top skater for the team.

In goal, Darcy Kuemper has been reliable for the Kings. He has played 23 games, with 10 wins and 6 losses. Kuemper has made 539 saves, showcasing his ability to keep the team in close games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Anaheim Ducks with a moneyline of -144. The Kings have better goaltending stats, with 87 goals against, ranking 2nd. The Ducks have 119 goals against, ranking 20th. Based on these stats, the pick is for the Kings to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 goals. The Ducks have scored 90 goals, while the Kings have scored 125 goals this season. With both teams having strong offensive numbers, the projected score could exceed 6.0. Therefore, the pick is to go with the over at -112.