Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 1/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

The Anaheim Ducks (22-21-3) will compete against the Los Angeles Kings (19-16-11) at Honda Center on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-2 loss against the Golden Knights their last time on the ice. Los Angeles tallied 4 minutes in the box for this contest. Additionally, they had 1 power play opportunity but didn't net one. The Kings had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the defeat. In the game, they finished 2 of the 24 shots they looked to score on.

When playing at even strength, the Kings have conceded 90 goals while earning 97 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles Kings opponents have recorded 153 power play opportunities (4th in the league) and have scored 36 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have tallied 119 goals (30th in hockey) so far this season and have conceded 126. Los Angeles has taken 1,290 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. For the year, they have earned 49 points and their points percentage comes in at .533. The Kings have had 1,230 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .898. Los Angeles has compiled 136 power play opportunities and they have tallied 22 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 16.18%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Anton Forsberg. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Forsberg has accumulated 97 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .513. He has a save percentage of .904 in his 10,111 mins guarding the cage. Forsberg has seen 5,776 shots against him and has amassed 5,222 total saves. The opposition has racked up 554 goals against Forsberg in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.93. He has accumulated a mark of 81-87-17 and he has gotten the start in 189 games. Forsberg has participated in 207 contests throughout his hockey career.

In their last contest, Anaheim opposed the Stars in a matchup where the Ducks ended up with the win by a tally of 3-1. They had 2 chances on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Ducks earned 3 goals of the 25 shots on goal they took.

On the campaign, the Anaheim Ducks have earned 149 goals, 47 points, and a points percentage of .511. They have permitted 169 goals to be scored by way of 135 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they were shorthanded. The Ducks are sitting with 125 goals at even strength and 24 goals (22nd in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 143 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.78%. Anaheim has taken 1,403 shots (4th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.62%, while allowing the other team 1,332 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.63% on their oppositions 152 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 87.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Ville Husso defending the goal. Husso is the owner of a lifetime mark of 76-50-20 and has participated in 155 games. Husso's quality start percentage sits at 49.0% and he has accumulated 72 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He is sitting with 4,006 saves out of the 4,449 shots tried, giving him a rate of .900. Opponents are averaging 3.01 goals per game and he has relinquished 443 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 147 games and has accumulated 7,708 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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