Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday, December 13, 2025

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The Calgary Flames will take on the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL regular season game. The action unfolds at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

The Flames, under the guidance of head coach Ryan Huska, hold a 12-16-4 record this season. They rank 15th in their conference and 7th in the Western Pacific Division. The Kings, led by head coach Jim Hiller, have a 14-9-8 record. They are 6th in the conference and 3rd in the same division as the Flames.

Flames vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Flames +1.5 (-168), Kings -1.5 (+136), Flames MoneyLine +157, Kings MoneyLine -190, Over/Under 5.5 (-111)

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Detroit Red Wings 4-3, despite getting 37 shots on goal. Before that, they had a strong performance against the Buffalo Sabres, winning 7-4 with two power play goals.

Nazem Kadri has been a standout player for the Flames this season. He has 28 points in 32 games, with 22 assists. In the game against the Sabres, he added another goal and two assists to his tally.

Goaltender Dustin Wolf has been active, although results have varied. He played a key role in the 2-0 win over Utah Mammoth, stopping all 27 shots. However, he faced challenges in other games, such as conceding four goals against the Sabres.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Seattle Kraken, 3-2, with 26 shots on goal and 18 hits. Key players included Alex Laferriere and Kevin Fiala, both scoring a goal each.

Before the loss to Seattle, the Kings secured a 4-2 win against the Utah Mammoth. The Kings had 27 shots on goal, with Joel Armia and Adrian Kempe each contributing goals. Anze Kopitar also added to the scoreboard with a goal.

In a standout performance, the Kings dominated the Chicago Blackhawks, winning 6-0. They managed 32 shots on goal and had a strong defensive showing with 20 hits. Brandt Clarke led the charge with two goals, while Darcy Kuemper earned a shutout with 23 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -190. The Kings have a stronger defensive record, allowing 72 goals, which ranks 3rd. The Flames have allowed 88 goals, ranking 10th. Given these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Los Angeles Kings to win straight up, with a projected score of Kings 4, Flames 2.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have solid scoring potential, with the Flames ranking 23rd in goals and the Kings ranking 22nd. The Kings’ defense is stronger, but the Flames’ offense can push the total higher. The recommendation is to take the over 5.5, with a projected total score of 6 goals.