Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

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The Los Angeles Kings will visit the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, January 17, 2026. This NHL regular season game will take place at the Honda Center. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ at 10:00 PM.

The Kings hold a record of 19-17-11 and sit 5th in the Western Pacific Division. Meanwhile, the Ducks have a 22-21-3 record and are 6th in the same division. Both teams aim to climb the rankings with a win in this game.

Kings vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -113, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine -108

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. In their last five outings, they’ve managed only one win. They scored four goals in a close game against the Edmonton Oilers but fell short in other matches.

Adrian Kempe is a key player for the Kings. He has played 46 games, scoring 15 goals and assisting 21 times. His contribution is vital for the team’s performance.

In goal, Darcy Kuemper has been the mainstay. He has appeared in 30 games, securing 12 wins and making 689 saves. His efforts are crucial in keeping the Kings competitive.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks recently secured a 3-1 win against the Dallas Stars. They had the same number of shots on goal as the Stars but managed to score two more goals. Beckett Sennecke and Jacob Trouba were key players, each scoring a goal in the game.

In their prior game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Ducks lost 3-5. They had more shots on goal than the Sabres, totaling 34 shots. Leo Carlsson contributed with a goal and an assist in the game.

Throughout the season, the Ducks have scored 149 goals, placing them 11th in the league. They have a total of 250 assists, ranking 14th. Their defense shows with 685 blocks, ranking them 19th.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are slightly favored with a moneyline of -113 against the Anaheim Ducks at -108. The Kings have a better defensive rank with fewer goals against, placing them in a stronger position. With this edge, the Kings are likely to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under favored at -125. Both teams have shown the ability to score, but the Kings’ stronger defense suggests a tighter game. Given this, the under 6.5 seems like a reasonable pick.