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Philadelphia Flyers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, CA

Article updated Dec 29, 1:28 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the Los Angeles Kings in a cross-conference clash at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, December 29, during the 2024-25 NHL season. The

Game outlook

The Philadelphia Flyers will face off against the Los Angeles Kings in a cross-conference clash at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, December 29, during the 2024-25 NHL season. The Kings won their previous matchup 7-3 and are favored to win again with current odds at -215. Let's take a closer look at this Flyers vs. Kings prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flyers +182 | Kings -215

Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-145) | Kings -1.5 (+122)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 68%.

Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers aimed to bounce back from a recent loss as they faced the Anaheim Ducks after starting a six-game road trip with a defeat against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite outshooting the Penguins, the Flyers struggled defensively and currently rank last in the league in goals against and 20th in penalty-killing percentage. Samuel Ersson was set to start in goal for Friday's game, with Aleksei Kolosov expected to play on Saturday. Kolosov has a 4-6-1 record this season with a 3.34 GAA and .878 save percentage. The Flyers are ranked 15th in offense, 31st in defense, and have a 3-7 record this season, placing them at a power ranking of 27. For the best sports wagering deals, consider checking out the best sports betting promos.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

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The Los Angeles Kings faced off against the Edmonton Oilers in a bid to end a two-game losing streak. Despite showing strong defensive stats, the Kings struggled to score goals in recent games. Darcy Kuemper was set to start in goal for the Kings, with David Rittich expected to play against the Flyers the following day. The Kings currently rank 13th in the NHL power rankings, with a strong defense but a lower offense ranking. The Kings' overall record is 3-5, while the Philadelphia Flyers have won two out of their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings Overpower Philadelphia Flyers in High-Scoring Victory

The Los Angeles Kings emerged victorious in Philadelphia, outshooting the Flyers 27-26 and scoring five consecutive goals after initially trailing 3-2 late in the second period. Darcy Kuemper manned the net for Los Angeles, while Aleksei Kolosov allowed six goals on 26 shots for the Flyers. The defensive performance of the Flyers has been subpar throughout the season, conceding four or more goals in their last five games. Consequently, I anticipate the Kings to cover the puckline against the Flyers due to their stronger defensive capabilities, with David Rittich proving to be a reliable goalie this season.

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SportsJaw Flyers vs Kings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Flyers vs Kings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Philadelphia Flyers+180 → +135Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings-205 → -155Moved
  • Spread · Philadelphia Flyers+1.5 (-149) → +1.5 (-190)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings-1.5 (+125) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Philadelphia Flyers
3-7 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Kings
3-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-29T06:28:04.574Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-19Los Angeles Kings 7 · Philadelphia Flyers 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Kings defeated Philadelphia Flyers 5-4

Los Angeles Kings defeated Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on December 29, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Los Angeles Kings' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Philadelphia Flyers +1.5 (-190) spread, Philadelphia Flyers covered, while the 9 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Philadelphia Flyers +182Loss
  • BillywatersMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -215Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 5.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 5.5 (-110)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings -185Win