Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 1/16/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (19-16-11) will go up against the Anaheim Ducks (22-21-3) on Friday.

The Anaheim Ducks will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 3-1 victory against the Stars in their last outing. The Ducks had an average offensive outing in this victory. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 25 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't net one. Anaheim garnered 25 penalty minutes in this outing.

Anaheim Ducks opponents have tallied 152 power play opportunities (5th in pro hockey) and have come away with 34 goals in those chances. The Ducks so far have had 1,332 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .873. Anaheim has tried 1,403 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. When at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 135 goals while earning 125 when they are on offense. Anaheim has tallied 143 power play chances and they have scored 24 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 16.78%. For the year, the have a total of 47 points and their points percentage is sitting at .511. With regard to their scoring, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 149 goals (10th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have allowed 169.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Lukas Dostal. Dostal has participated in 151 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has accumulated an overall record of 56-70-15 and he started in 136 games. Opponents have notched 453 goals versus Dostal in his career and his goals against average per game is 3.33. Dostal has had 4,524 shots taken against him and has garnered 4,071 total saves. His save percentage currently is .900 in his 6,483 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his time in hockey, Dostal has 72 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .529.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles played the Golden Knights in a matchup where the Kings went home in defeat by a tally of 3-2. The Kings had 2 goals of the 24 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 power play chance in this one but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

The Kings have 97 goals at even strength and 22 goals (24th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Los Angeles has attempted 1,290 shots (17th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 9.22%, while allowing their opponents 1,230 shots. On the campaign, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 119 goals, 49 points, in addition to a points percentage of .533. They have granted a total of 126 goals to be scored by way of 90 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 136 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.18%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 76.47% on their opponents 153 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.8%.

Across the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper defending the goal. He has recorded 11,999 saves out of the 13,127 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .914. Kuemper has a career mark of 221-155-61 and has played in 469 games. He has started in 448 games and has accumulated 23,340 minutes. Kuemper's rate of quality starts is 56.0% and he has made 251 quality starts in his career. The opposition is averaging 2.52 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,128 goals overall.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Anaheim

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