Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 2/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames

Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-109) Flames (-112)

The Los Angeles Kings (29-17-10) are en route to Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday where they will try to defeat the Calgary Flames (28-25-5). The odds on this game have the Kings at -109 and the Flames are coming in at -112. The total is set at 7.

The Los Angeles Kings had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Ducks in their previous game. Los Angeles garnered 6 penalty minutes in this matchup. Furthermore, they had 4 power play attempts and were able to score 2 goals. The Kings had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 50 shots they tried.

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In terms of their scoring, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 172 goals (20th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 147. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 68 points and their points percentage comes in at .607. Los Angeles has compiled 179 power play opportunities and they have added 41 goals out of those tries, garnering them a percentage of 22.91%. When playing at even strength, the Kings have conceded 123 goals while getting 131 of their own. Los Angeles has attempted 1,887 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.1%. The Kings so far have had 1,573 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .907. Los Angeles Kings opponents have tallied 178 power play opportunities (16th in pro hockey) and have a total of 24 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is David Rittich. The opposition has racked up 477 goals versus Rittich in his career and his goals against average is 2.81. Rittich has played in 189 contests over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .906 for his 10,184 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall record of 88-54-24 and he has gotten the start in 166 games. Over the course of his pro career, Rittich has earned 89 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .536. Rittich has seen 5,052 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 4,575 saves.

Their last time out, Calgary faced the Oilers in a game where the Flames notched a win by a tally of 6-3. The Flames recorded 6 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this game and scored 1 out of those chances.

During this campaign, the Calgary Flames have accumulated 181 goals, 61 points, and a points percentage of .526. They have permitted 178 goals to be scored by of a combination of 148 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they were shorthanded. The Flames have 155 goals at even strength and 26 goals (27th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 179 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 14.53%. Calgary has attempted 1,821 shots (12th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.94%, while allowing the other team 1,747 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 82.76% on the other teams 174 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.8%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Jacob Markstrom protecting the goal. The opposition is averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has yielded 1,225 goals in total. Markstrom's quality start rate sits at 53.5% and he has 244 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has been a starter 456 games and has played for a total of 27,144 minutes. Markstrom is the owner of a lifetime record of 211-188-57 and has participated in 473 contests. He has racked up 12,346 saves out of 13,571 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .910.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-109)

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