The Los Angeles Kings (19-16-12, on a three-game losing streak) go on the road against the Anaheim Ducks (23-21-3) at Honda Center. The contest on Saturday, Jan. 17 starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which club we predict will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.
The Ducks are 2-7-1 over the past 10 games, putting up 26 total goals (four power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.7%). They have conceded 40 goals to their opponents.
Kings vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Ducks 4, Kings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-104)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 19-16-12 record overall, with a 7-12-19 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Los Angeles is 9-5-6 (24 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- The 12 times this season the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-9-2 (four points).
- Los Angeles has taken 11 points from the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-6-3 record).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 22 times, and are 14-1-7 in those games (to register 35 points).
- In the 20 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it went 10-7-3 to record 23 points.
- In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 11-11-5 (27 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 18 times, and went 8-4-6 (22 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 23-21-3 record this season and are 9-3-12 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- When Anaheim has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (2-5-0 record).
- The Ducks have earned 44 points in their 31 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 6-2-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-9-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Ducks went 10-9-2 in those matchups (22 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.57 | Goals Scored | 3.21 | 13th |
| 4th | 2.72 | Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 32nd |
| 15th | 28 | Shots | 30.4 | 3rd |
| 8th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 22nd |
| 27th | 15.83% | Power Play % | 16.55% | 26th |
| 25th | 76.77% | Penalty Kill % | 78.06% | 21st |
Kings vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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