Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames: NHL Match Prediction
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- Period 3: No draw 1.28 pending
- Period 3: Not: Los Angeles Kings win and total over 1.5 1.3 pending
Los Angeles Kings host Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings have 12 points from 17 games; Calgary have 17 from 19.
Los Angeles Kings: unstable results and a returning scorer
Recent form and home profile
Los Angeles have lost 4 of their last 5 games and enter on a 3-game losing streak. They beat San Jose 7:2 and lost to Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Nashville and the New York Islanders. The Kings scored in 4 of those games and conceded in all 5.
Their recent home record is also 1 win and 4 losses.
Strengths, weaknesses and personnel
- The Kings scored 2, 2 and 0 goals in their last three matches.
- They conceded in all 5 of their last 5 games.
- Kevin Fiala is expected to make his season debut after multiple fractures of the left lower leg suffered at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Fiala adds a finishing option.
- New York Islandershome2:5
- Nashville Predatorshome0:3
- Pittsburgh Penguinshome2:5
- San Jose Sharkshome7:2
- Buffalo Sabreshome2:3
Calgary Flames: more consistent scoring, but the defence leaks
Recent form and road conditions
Calgary have 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 games. They beat San Jose and Philadelphia and lost to Seattle, Anaheim and the New York Rangers. The Flames scored and conceded in every game.
Their two road fixtures in that span produced one win and one loss, with 3 goals for and 3 against.
Game profile and squad news
- Calgary scored 3 or more goals in 2 of their last 5 games.
- The Flames conceded 3 or more in 3 of those outings.
- Jonathan Huberdeau returned to the ice in a regular jersey on November 6 after a hip injury.
Huberdeau’s return improves Calgary’s ability to sustain offensive-zone possession. Their starting goaltender, exact lineup, special-teams units and suspension status remain unconfirmed.
- New York Rangershome1:3
- Philadelphia Flyershome4:3
- Anaheim Duckshome3:5
- Seattle Krakenaway1:2
- San Jose Sharksaway2:1
Head-to-head record favours Calgary
Across 15 official meetings over the last 5 years, Los Angeles won 5 and Calgary won 10. In the latest 8, the Kings have 2 wins and 6 losses, scoring 13 goals and conceding 19. Calgary won the most recent meeting 3:1 on April 16, 2026.
Those 8 meetings include Calgary’s 5:1 win and Los Angeles’ 2:0 shutout; the other six produced at least 3 total goals. The Kings have also recorded home victories despite Calgary’s overall series advantage.
- 17.04.2026Calgary Flames3:1Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 25.03.2026Calgary Flames3:2Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 01.03.2026Los Angeles Kings2:0Calgary FlamesNHL
- 14.12.2025Los Angeles Kings1:2Calgary FlamesNHL
- 18.04.2025Los Angeles Kings1:5Calgary FlamesNHL
Team news changes the attacking balance
Fiala’s expected return comes immediately after the Islanders game, following a long absence. Los Angeles scored 2, 2 and 0 goals in their last three matches.
There is no confirmed starting-goaltender announcement, further injury update or suspension information for either team. Goaltending and late lineup changes carry added weight given both teams’ recent defensive records.
Our first-period pick
For Los Angeles Kings against Calgary Flames at Crypto.com Arena, our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.38. The Kings scored only 4 goals across their last 3 games, while Calgary managed just 3 across their 2 listed road fixtures. That makes an early exchange of goals less persuasive than a start in which at least one attack stays quiet.
The head-to-head record offers limited support: 3 of the last 8 meetings finished with fewer than 4 goals. Those are full-game scores, though; no period breakdown is available, so they cannot establish a first-period trend. Fiala's expected return and Huberdeau's return to regular practice do not establish their match readiness; confirmed lineups are unavailable. A projected first-period score is 0:0, rather than a prediction of a low-scoring game throughout.
Betting verdict
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.38 targets the uneven attacking output, not either team's ability to protect a lead. Both defences have conceded in all 5 recent games, so confidence in the opening-period shutout scenario should remain measured.
FAQ
When does Los Angeles Kings — Calgary Flames kick off?
The match starts on 14.11.2026 at 22:00 (New York), Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles).
What is the prediction for Los Angeles Kings — Calgary Flames?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.38.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Los Angeles Kings win — 48%, draw — 23%, Calgary Flames win — 29%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- New York Islandershome2:5
- Nashville Predatorshome0:3
- Pittsburgh Penguinshome2:5
- San Jose Sharkshome7:2
- Buffalo Sabreshome2:3
- New York Rangershome1:3
- Philadelphia Flyershome4:3
- Anaheim Duckshome3:5
- Seattle Krakenaway1:2
- San Jose Sharksaway2:1
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | San Jose Sharks | 21 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 53:74 | 18 |
| 13 | Calgary Flames | 19 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 47:66 | 17 |
| 14 | Los Angeles Kings | 17 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 47:60 | 12 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 19 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 42:78 | 11 |
Head-to-head
- 17.04.2026Calgary Flames3:1Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 25.03.2026Calgary Flames3:2Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 01.03.2026Los Angeles Kings2:0Calgary FlamesNHL
- 14.12.2025Los Angeles Kings1:2Calgary FlamesNHL
- 18.04.2025Los Angeles Kings1:5Calgary FlamesNHL
About the match
- 14 November · 22:00 New York
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
Odds
Odds updated 13.11 22:10
Market view and goal-line balance
The 1X2 market assigns Los Angeles a 48.5% chance of a home win, Calgary 29.3% for an away win and the draw 22.3%. Home-win odds have shortened over the last 24 hours, while draw and away-win odds have lengthened. The preference for Los Angeles contrasts with their recent 1-4 record.
The goal market assigns 52.8% to Over 5.5 and 47.2% to Under 5.5, with no notable movement. BTTS (both teams to score) is assigned 87.5%, although its odds have risen, indicating reduced market confidence.
The defensive records favour Over 5.5, but the narrow market split and low-scoring head-to-head exceptions limit the strength of that preference.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.38
- Odds at prediction
- 1.39
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 66%
- Market estimate
- 67%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.38
- Potential win
- 38 $
- Status
- pending
