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Kings vs. Ducks prediction: Why Los Angeles is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the NHL at Honda Center on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Kings a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Ducks.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's Kings vs. Ducks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Kings and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Kings a 53% chance of beating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Kings vs. Ducks odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+205) | +1.5 (-235) |
| Moneyline | -115 | +102 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Ducks picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kings -1.5 | +205 |
| Moneyline | Kings | -115 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kings to win.
Kings vs. Ducks player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Ducks?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Ducks.
Our projections give Kempe a 34.1% chance of scoring a goal at Honda Center, while the star is a 6.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 34.1% |
| Kevin Fiala | 34.0% |
| Alex Laferriere | 29.6% |
| Quinton Byfield | 28.7% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 26.2% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | 28.6% |
| Mason McTavish | 26.2% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 25.2% |
| Mikael Granlund | 23.5% |
| Sam Colangelo | 19.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 6.9% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.8% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.6% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 5.5% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.1% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Beckett Sennecke | 5.8% |
| Mason McTavish | 5.4% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 5.2% |
| Mikael Granlund | 4.5% |
| Tim Washe | 3.7% |
Kings vs. Ducks game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Ducks and Kings at Honda Center is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Ducks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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