Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 1/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Xfinity Mobile Arena is where the Philadelphia Flyers (24-19-9) will attempt to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (22-16-13) on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 win against the Red Wings in their previous game. Los Angeles amassed 8 penalty mins for this contest. The Kings had a middle of the road offensive outing in the victory. In addition, they had 3 power play attempts and were able to notch 1 goal. In the matchup, they converted 3 out of the 22 shots they launched.

Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 167 power play opportunities (7th in pro hockey) and have come away with 37 goals in those chances. The Kings thus far have had 1,384 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .900. Los Angeles has tried 1,413 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.4%. When at even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 101 goals while notching 109 as an offensive unit. Los Angeles skates onto the rink with 154 power play opportunities and they have added 24 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 15.58%. For the season, they sit with 57 points and their points percentage sits at .559. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have accounted for 133 goals (30th in pro hockey) this year and have conceded 138.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has participated in 472 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 222-155-62 and he started in 451 games. The opposition has racked up 1,136 goals versus Kuemper in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.52. Kuemper has seen 13,192 shots taken against him and has amassed 12,056 total saves. His save percentage is .914 for his 23,346 minutes in the crease. For his career, Kuemper has accrued 252 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .559.

In their last contest, Philadelphia played the Blue Jackets in a matchup where the Flyers took the loss by a final of 5-3. They had 5 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Flyers netted 3 goals of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

Philadelphia has put up 1,341 shots (28th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.33%, while allowing their opponents 1,335 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 78.44% on the other teams 167 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.7%. They have recorded 152 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 15.13%. The Flyers have racked up 129 goals at even strength and 23 goals (31st in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have permitted 164 goals to be scored by of a combination of 128 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Philadelphia Flyers have earned a total of 152 goals, 57 points, in addition to a points percentage of .548.

For the opposition you will find Daniel Vladar in goal. The opposition is averaging 2.96 goals per game and he has surrendered 367 goals overall. Vladar's rate of quality starts comes out to 55.6% and he has qualified for 69 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 124 games and has played 5,635 minutes. Vladar has amassed a career mark of 65-42-20 and has been in goal for 134 contests. He has recorded 3,177 saves out of 3,544 shots taken, giving him a save % of .896.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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