Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames Picks & Predictions

Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings : Los Angeles Kings win (-156)

We're eyeing up a Los Angeles Kings win here. Why? Simple - they've been outperforming the Calgary Flames lately, especially when we draw comparisons in their last five games. The Kings have been more successful on the road, boasting a 3-2 away record compared to the Flames' lukewarm 2-3 home performance. Calgary's been struggling to keep their opponents at bay, letting in an average of 2.6 goals in their recent home games - a whole 0.6 more than the Kings. Plus, the Flames' average of 1.4 goals at home is hardly a match for the Kings' 2-goal average away record. Sure, their overall records stand at a similar 1-4, but the Kings have had the upper hand in their recent matchups against the Flames, leading 3-2. All signs seem to point towards the Kings reigning supreme on the ice this time.

Anton Forsberg (Los Angeles Kings) Over 22.5 Saves (-120)

Let's talk about Anton Forsberg, the Los Angeles Kings' netminder. We're focusing on the 'Player Total Saves' market, and we've got our eyes on the 'Over' at 22.5. Forsberg's recent form, particularly on the road, shows he's a safe bet to exceed this line. Over the past five away games, Forsberg has been taking heat, facing an average of 29.6 shots, and displaying impressive resilience with an average of 25.8 saves. He's been consistent too, hitting the 'Over' in 6 of his last 8 away games. Comparing these numbers with our model prediction of 25.35 saves, it's clear Forsberg is in the zone, routinely delivering above expectations. So, when the Kings hit the ice against the Flames, expect Forsberg to be a brick wall between the pipes. Let's ride the over on this one.