Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Prediction, 3/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Saddledome is the location where the Calgary Flames (33-33-5) will compete against the Los Angeles Kings (38-22-11) on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Kings went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-2 win against the Canucks in their previous game. Los Angeles recorded 4 penalty mins in this matchup. The Kings had an average offensive performance in the win. Furthermore, they had 2 chances on the power play but didn't convert them into a score. In the game, they finished 3 out of the 19 shots they attempted.

When at even strength, the Kings have conceded 148 goals while having 174 as an offensive unit. Los Angeles Kings opponents have amassed 224 power play opportunities (11th in hockey) and have racked up 32 goals in those attempts. In the matter of scoring goals, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 221 goals (17th in hockey) on the year and have surrendered 180. Los Angeles has attempted 2,301 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. For the year, they have tallied 87 points and their points percentage sits at .613. The Kings have seen 2,008 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .910. Los Angeles has accumulated 213 power play opportunities and they have added 47 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 22.07%.

The player in the crease for this game is Cam Talbot. Over the course of his career, Talbot has accounted for 253 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .554. His save percentage is at .914 for his 27,313 mins guarding the cage. Talbot has seen 13,890 shots taken against him and has accrued 12,693 total saves. Opponents have scored 1,197 goals against Talbot in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.63. He has accumulated a record of 241-172-42 and he started in 457 games. Talbot has been involved in 478 contests over the course of his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Calgary played the Blackhawks in an outing where the Flames went home in defeat by a final score of 3-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Flames earned 1 goal of the 39 shots on goal they attempted.

The Flames are sitting with 185 goals at even strength and 32 goals (30th in hockey) while on the power play. Calgary has attempted 2,218 shots (16th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.78%, while allowing the opposition 2,143 shots. On the season, the Calgary Flames have accounted for 217 goals, 71 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have granted a total of 227 goals to be scored by way of 191 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 218 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 14.68%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 82.86% on the other teams 210 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.4%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Dustin Wolf patrolling the crease. Opponents are averaging 2.94 goals per contest and he has surrendered 32 goals in total. Wolf's quality start percentage comes out to 50.0% and he has 5 quality starts in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 10 games and has played for a total of 653 mins. Wolf has accrued a lifetime mark of 4-5-1 and has been in net for 12 contests. He has racked up 301 stops out of the 333 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .904.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Calgary

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