Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/24

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The Los Angeles Kings travel to the Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames. The game is set for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kings have a record of 28-26-17 this season. They hold the 9th spot in the Western Conference. The Flames have a record of 29-34-7 and sit 14th in the same conference. Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division.

Kings vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Los Angeles Kings Puck Line: -1.5 (+170)
    • Calgary Flames Puck Line: +1.5 (-209)
    • Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine: -147
    • Calgary Flames MoneyLine: +126
    • Over/Under: 5.5 (-124/+102)

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have been struggling lately. They have lost four of their last five games. Their last game was a close 4-3 loss against the Utah Mammoth.

Artemi Panarin is a standout player for the Kings. He has scored in each of the last three games. He has 25 goals and 49 assists this season.

In goal, Darcy Kuemper has faced many shots. He has made 984 saves this season. He has a record of 17 wins and 13 losses.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames are on a winning streak with three consecutive victories. They recently defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3, Florida Panthers 4-1, and St. Louis Blues 2-1. These wins came after two losses against the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders.

Key players like Ryan Strome and Joel Farabee have contributed to recent wins. Strome scored a goal against the Lightning, while Farabee netted one against the Panthers. Blake Coleman also provided two assists in the game against the Panthers.

Goaltender Dustin Wolf has been crucial for the Flames, making 24 saves against the Panthers. He has played 50 games this season with 20 wins and 25 losses. His efforts have helped the Flames rank 12th in goals against with 197 allowed this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -147. The Kings have scored 183 goals this season, ranking 23rd, while the Flames have scored 174, ranking 25th. Based on these stats, the Kings are projected to win with a score of 3-2.

The total goals line is set at 5.5. Given the Kings’ goals against rank 10th and the Flames rank 12th, both teams have solid defenses. This suggests a low-scoring game, so the under 5.5 at +102 is a good pick.