Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 12/22/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-120) Kings (+100)

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (18-12-5) will attempt to beat the Calgary Flames (15-12-6) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Flames at -120 while the Kings are priced at +100. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Calgary Flames were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 7-3 victory over the Sharks their last time on the ice. The Flames had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this win. While out there on the ice, they were able to notch a goal on 7 out of the 39 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to make the most of them. Calgary recorded 11 penalty mins for this matchup.

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In the matter of their scoring, the Calgary Flames have earned 103 goals (17th in pro hockey) on the year and have given up 100. For the current campaign, they have scored 36 points and their points % is .545. Calgary has compiled 112 power play chances and they have notched 22 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 19.64%. While playing at even strength, the Flames have conceded 76 goals while getting 81 on the offensive side of the ice. Calgary has tried 1,128 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.1%. The Flames have had 931 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .893. Calgary Flames opponents have 127 power play tries (1st in the league) and have come away with 24 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Daniel Vladar. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Vladar has 19 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .559. His save percentage is at .903 in his 2,183 minutes on the ice. Vladar has seen 1,074 shot attempts against him and has recorded 970 saves. Opponents have scored 104 goals versus Vladar in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.86. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 20-12-5 and he started in 34 games. Vladar has taken the ice for 39 contests over the course of his hockey career.

In their last game, Los Angeles faced the Ducks in an outing where the Kings earned a win by a tally of 4-1. They had 5 power play attempts in this one and recorded 1 out of those chances. The Kings tallied 4 goals out of the 41 shots on goal they tried.

Los Angeles has put up 1,158 shots (2nd in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.76%, while allowing the other team 1,032 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 71.31% on their opponents 122 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 88.1%. They have a total of 126 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 23.02%. The Kings have accumulated 84 goals at even strength and 29 goals (6th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 123 goals to be scored by of a combination of 88 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Los Angeles Kings have accounted for 113 goals, 41 points, and a points percentage of .586.

Across the ice you will find Jonathan Quick in the crease. He has racked up 18,019 stops out of the 19,763 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .912. Quick has a lifetime mark of 367-270-81 and has been in net for 733 contests. He has started in 721 games and has played for a total of 42,719 mins. Quick's quality start percentage is 53.5% and he has 386 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.45 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,744 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (+100)

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