NHL Prop Bets: Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings (April 16, 2026)
The Los Angeles Kings (35-26-20) face the Calgary Flames (33-39-9) at Scotiabank Saddledome. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.
- The Kings have a 30-51 Puck Line record this season, while the Flames hold a record of 46-35.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -130 and UNDER at +110.
- The Kings have a 37-42-2 O/U record this season (meaning 37 games have gone over the total points line, 42 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Flames have a 38-39-4 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Kings are averaging 2.70 goals per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Flames are averaging 2.53 (T31st).
- Defensively, the Kings are giving up 2.90 goals per game this season (T7th in the league), while the Flames are giving up an average of 3.15 goals (24th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Los Angeles is averaging 28.0 shots per game this season (17th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Calgary is allowing its opposition 29.9 shots per game (30th).
- Flipping that script, the Kings are allowing 27.3 shots per game (11th in the NHL), while the Flames are averaging 28.2 shots (12th).
Power Play
- Los Angeles holds a power play percentage of 17.1%, ranking 29th in the league this season, while Calgary sits 31st with 15.9% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Kings have a penalty kill rate of 74.7% (ranked 30th), compared to the Flames at 80.2% (12th).
P1 Result
Los Angeles is +170 to win the first period, while Calgary is +190.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 29-26-26 | 14-11-16 | 15-15-10 | 5-3-2 |
| Calgary | 31-28-22 | 19-9-12 | 12-19-10 | 3-2-5 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +275 to go to overtime.
- The Kings have played in 33 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Flames have appeared in 16.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Kings have played in 14 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Flames have appeared in 7.
Last Time They Met
Calgary recorded a 2-3 overtime victory over Los Angeles at Scotiabank Saddledome when these teams last met on March 24. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Quinton Byfield did all he could for his team, scoring 2 goals. The Flames have now won seven straight at Scotiabank Saddledome against the Kings.
