Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/28

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The Calgary Flames will visit the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. This NHL regular season game will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NHLN.

Calgary holds a record of 24-27-6 this season. They are ranked 12th in the Western Conference and 7th in their division. Los Angeles has a record of 23-21-14 and ranks 10th in the conference and 5th in the division. Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division.

Flames vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Calgary Flames Puck Line: +1.5 (-197)
    • Los Angeles Kings Puck Line: -1.5 (+157)
    • Calgary Flames MoneyLine: +134
    • Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine: -158
    • Over/Under: 5.5 (-112/-110)

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have been performing well in recent games. They secured a win against the San Jose Sharks with a score of 4-1. In that game, Nazem Kadri stood out with two goals, and Dustin Wolf made 34 saves.

The Flames also had a close game against the Edmonton Oilers, winning 4-3. Their power play was effective, scoring two goals. Matvei Gridin contributed with a goal and an assist.

In the current season, the Flames rank 25th in goals and 31st in assists. They have shown strength in blocking, ranking 16th in that category. Goalie Dustin Wolf has played 42 games, recording 17 wins and 1019 saves.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have faced a tough stretch recently. They lost to the Edmonton Oilers 8-1 at home. The Kings only managed 22 shots on goal in that game.

In another recent game, the Kings played against the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost 6-4, despite Quinton Byfield scoring two goals. The Kings had 19 shots on goal in that matchup.

Darcy Kuemper has been in the net for most games. He played 37 games this season with 823 saves. The Kings will look to improve their performance in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Calgary Flames. The Kings’ moneyline is set at -158, making them the preferred choice. The Flames are the underdogs with a moneyline of +134. Given the Kings’ better stats in goals and assists, they are the pick to win this game. The projected score is Kings 3, Flames 2.

The over/under for this game is 5.5. Both teams have shown moderate scoring stats this season. The projected total score is 5, which suggests a lean towards the under. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under at 5.5 with odds of -110.