Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 11/11/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames

Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-182) Flames (+150)

The Calgary Flames (7-5-2) will compete against the Los Angeles Kings (8-4-3) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday. The odds on this game have Los Angeles at -182 while Calgary opens at +150. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Los Angeles Kings had a rough game after their 4-2 defeat against the Canucks in the last game they played. The Kings offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. In the game, they scored on 2 of the 28 shots they attempted. Furthermore, they had 4 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score a goal. Los Angeles recorded 21 minutes in the box for this matchup.

Get all of our NHL Betting Picks

While playing at even strength, the Kings have surrendered 32 goals while having 41 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles Kings opponents have 58 power play tries (3rd in hockey) and have come away with 12 goals in those attempts. Pertaining to their scoring, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 49 goals (6th in hockey) for the year and have given up 44. Los Angeles has tried 451 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.9%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 19 points and their points % is .633. The Kings so far have had 380 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .884. Los Angeles steps onto the ice with 51 power play chances and they have tallied 8 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 15.69%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. During his career on the ice, Kuemper is sitting with 205 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .545. His save percentage sits at .914 during his 21,969 mins played. Kuemper has seen 11,310 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 10,333 saves. Opponents have been able to score 977 goals against Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.67. He has a mark of 182-136-49 and he was named the starter in 376 games. Kuemper has participated in 397 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

In their last game, Calgary went up against the Bruins in a matchup where the Flames ended up losing by a final score of 4-3. They had 3 power play chances in this game and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Flames recorded 3 goals of the 37 shots on goal they pursued.

For the year, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 40 goals, 16 points, as well as a points percentage of .571. They have granted a total of 44 goals to be scored by way of 32 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flames have racked up 33 goals at even strength and 7 goals (22nd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 41 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 17.07%. Calgary has put up 404 shots (16th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.90%, while allowing their opponents 442 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 73.33% on their oppositions 45 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Dan Vladar in goal. Opponents are averaging 3.34 goals per contest and he has relinquished 232 goals overall. Vladar's rate of quality starts comes out to 49.3% and he has qualified for 36 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has started in 73 games and has played 4,173 minutes. Vladar has compiled a career mark of 40-26-11 and has played in 82 games. He has a tally of 1,971 stops out of 2,203 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .895.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-182)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here