The Los Angeles Kings (15-12-9) will aim 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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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Ducks have recorded a 5-4-1 record after putting up 31 total goals (three power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 10.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.
Kings vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Kings 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-131)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 15-12-9 record overall, with a 5-9-14 record in contests that have required overtime.
- Los Angeles has 22 points (9-5-4) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the 10 times this season the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-7-2 record, good for four points.
- Los Angeles has finished 4-5-1 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering nine points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals 16 times, and are 10-0-6 in those games (to record 26 points).
- In the 15 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-5-3 to record 17 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 8-9-5 (21 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Kings finished 7-2-4 in those contests (18 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have earned a record of 8-2-10 in overtime games to contribute 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 exactly two goals.
- The Ducks have scored more than two goals in 26 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
- This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in eight games and picked up 13 points with a record of 6-1-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 11-6-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2.5 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 4th |
| 2nd | 2.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 30th |
| 17th | 28.1 | Shots | 30.9 | 3rd |
| 9th | 27 | 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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