{"id":455765,"date":"2024-11-11T12:20:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T17:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=455765"},"modified":"2024-11-11T12:20:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T17:20:16","slug":"nhl-predictions-nov-11-with-los-angeles-kings-vs-calgary-flames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/11\/nhl-predictions-nov-11-with-los-angeles-kings-vs-calgary-flames\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Nov. 11 with Los Angeles Kings vs Calgary Flames"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. Today we\u2019re looking at the Los Angeles Kings<\/a> against the Calgary Flames<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions<\/a>\u00a0every day there\u2019s hockey this 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Los Angeles Kings (9-4-3) vs Calgary Flames (7-5-3)<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:\u00a0<\/strong>ESPN+, Amazon Prime Video; Fan Duel Sports West<\/p>\n

Heading into the 2024-25 season the Flames and Kings had different season expectations. Los Angeles were looking to get back to the playoffs and give their all-time franchise greats, Drew Doughty<\/a> and Anze Kopitar<\/a> a chance at one more Stanley Cup. Calgary, on the other hand, is entering season two of a rebuild, looking to maximize future assets and give young players an opportunity to take on larger roles and develop. Let’s take a look at how these two teams stack up ahead of their first matchup of the season.<\/div>\n
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Los Angeles Looks to be the Real Deal<\/h3>\n

The Kings currently sit atop the Pacific Division (second in points percentage) and look to be playoff-bound early in this new season. Los Angels has looked strong overall and currently sport a +7 point differential. LA’s off-season was one of addition by subtraction. The Kings moved on from Pierre-Luc Dubois<\/a> after just one season. They also moved on from Viktor Arvidsson<\/a>, Carl Grundstrom,<\/a> and Matt Roy<\/a>. On paper, the team looked to be weaker heading into the new season. However, they’ve been able to get good contributions from veterans like Warren Foegele<\/a> and Trevor Lewis<\/a>, while youngsters Brandt Clarke<\/a> and Alex Laferierre<\/a> have stepped up.<\/p>\n

Future Hall of Famer Anze Kopitar<\/a> currently leads the team in scoring, although LA brings a balanced attack with three strong forward lines. The biggest question mark for LA will remain in goal with a tandem of David Rittich<\/a> and Darcy Kuemper<\/a>, but so far they’ve been able to get the job done. LA has won three of their last four games and are playing well entering tonight’s contest.<\/p>\n

Calgary Remains Competitive<\/h3>\n

Calgary followed up a 5-0-1 start to the season with four straight losses. The rollercoaster start had everyone trying to figure them out. Is Calgary a better team than many thought, or are they a rebuilding team destined to finish near the bottom of the league? After their most recent recent road trip, we might be closer to the answer. The Flames went 1-0-2 picking up four of a possible six points. All three games went to overtime or shootout. Calgary looks to be a team that can compete with any team in the league as long as they bring their best effort. They won’t be able to out-skill many teams, but with a strong effort, they can hang around. The Flames currently find themselves in the first wildcard spot in the West and could be battling for a playoff spot down the stretch if they can continue to battle the way they have to start the season.<\/p>\n

Calgary has gotten above-average goaltending from the tandem of Daniel Vladar<\/a> and Dustin Wolf<\/a> to start the season. They are being led offensively by defenceman Rasmus Andersson<\/a> who is off to an impressive start. Calgary is getting scoring from a mix of veterans and youngsters. Jonathan Huberdeau<\/a> and Nazem Kadri<\/a> sit tied for the team lead with 5 goals. Connor Zary<\/a> looks to be building off his strong sophomore season and Matthew Coronato<\/a> has been the hottest Flame since his recent callup.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions Kings vs Flames<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Calgary is coming off a solid road trip and have been putting together strong efforts as of late. This game could be a letdown game after the Eastern road trip. The Flames have also had a bit of a bad habit of falling behind early. If they fall behind they’ve proven they can battle back, but LA might be too good.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Kings look to be the better team on paper, and they have been playing strong hockey lately. Expect them to come in and bring a strong two-way game. If the Kings get out to a lead they may be too strong for the Flames to come back. Look for special teams to be a factor and for Los Angeles to outlast the Flames.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Los Angeles wins 4-2<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

BET365 has the Kings as the favourite and the over\/under right on our projected goal total of six. For those reasons, we’re staying away from game bets and focusing on some player props.<\/p>\n

On the Los Angeles side we like Anze Kopitar<\/a> to get 2 points at +400 and Brandt Clarke<\/a> over 0.5 points at +228.<\/p>\n

On the Flames side we like Matthew Coronato<\/a> to stay hot and score a goal for +475 as an anytime goalscorer.<\/p>\n

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Main photo by: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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