The Los Angeles Kings (15-12-9) will try to halt a three-game home losing streak when they play the Anaheim Ducks (21-14-2) on Dec. 27 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our pick for who will clinch the win in Saturday's game.
In the last 10 games, the Ducks have put up a record of 5-4-1. They have totaled 31 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 33. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (10.0% of opportunities).
Kings vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Kings 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-146)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Computer Predicted Spread: Kings (-1.0)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 15-12-9 record overall, with a 5-9-14 record in games that have required overtime.
- Los Angeles is 9-5-4 (22 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the 10 games this season the Kings recorded only one goal, they went 1-7-2 (four points).
- Los Angeles has finished 4-5-1 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
- The Kings have scored three or more goals 16 times, and are 10-0-6 in those games (to register 26 points).
- In the 15 games when Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 7-5-3 to register 17 points.
- In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 8-9-5 (21 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-2-4 to record 18 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have earned a record of 8-2-10 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 21-14-2.
- In the 12 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Ducks have scored at least three goals in 26 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
- This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in eight games has a record of 6-1-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 11-6-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Ducks finished 10-5-1 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2.50 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 4th |
| 2nd | 2.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 30th |
| 17th | 28.1 | Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| 9th | 27.0 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 23rd |
| 31st | 13.51% | Power Play % | 16.53% | 25th |
| 21st | 78.05% | Penalty Kill % | 75.41% | 28th |
Kings vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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