Philadelphia Flyers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/19/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

The Philadelphia Flyers (31-23-12) are on their way to Crypto.com Arena on Thursday where they will attempt to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (28-24-15).

The Philadelphia Flyers had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Blue Jackets in their previous outing. Philadelphia had 9 penalty minutes for this matchup. Moreover, they had 4 power play opportunities but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Flyers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. For the game, they converted 1 of the 19 shots they put on net.

At even strength, the Flyers have conceded 157 goals while having 154 when they are on offense. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have totaled 201 power play tries (11th in the NHL) and have scored 44 goals in those chances. Regarding their scoring, the Philadelphia Flyers have racked up 183 goals (26th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 201. Philadelphia has attempted 1,660 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. For the season, they have accumulated 74 points and their points percentage is sitting at .561. The Flyers have had 1,696 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .881. Philadelphia has compiled 191 power play chances and they have notched 29 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 15.18%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Samuel Ersson. In his professional hockey career, Ersson has tallied 60 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .469. He has a save percentage of .884 for his 5,894 mins played. Ersson has seen 3,306 shot attempts against him and has amassed 2,921 saves. Opponents have scored 385 goals against Ersson in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.01. He has a win-loss record of 61-49-17 and he was named the starter in 128 games. Ersson has been involved in 137 matchups throughout his NHL career.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles played the Rangers in an outing where the Kings earned a victory by a score of 4-1. They had 2 power play opportunities in this game and notched 1 out of those tries. The Kings notched 4 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

This season, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 176 goals, 71 points, in addition to a points percentage of .530. They have granted a total of 195 goals to be scored by way of 143 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. The Kings have accumulated 143 goals at even strength and 33 goals (26th in the league) while on the power play. They have earned 192 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 17.19%. Los Angeles has tried 1,849 shots (22nd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.52%, while allowing their opponents 1,832 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 75.24% on their oppositions 210 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.4%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Darcy Kuemper protecting the goal. He has compiled 12,247 saves out of 13,408 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .913. Kuemper has a lifetime mark of 226-159-63 and has played in 481 games. He has been a starter 460 contests and has played 23,367 mins. Kuemper's quality start rate comes out to 56.1% and he has accumulated 258 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.52 goals/game and he has surrendered 1,161 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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