Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-01-16 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 2 - 3 Anaheim Ducks (SO)
🚨 Upset Loss (53% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 53.4%
ANA: 46.6%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.57
ANA: 3.01
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • LAK at home vs ANA: 4-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-17 | ANA 2 - 1 LAK | ANA | ANA |
| 2026-01-16 | LAK 2 - 3 ANA | ANA | LAK |
| 2025-12-27 | LAK 6 - 1 ANA | LAK | ANA |
| 2025-11-28 | ANA 5 - 4 LAK | ANA | ANA |
| 2025-04-10 | LAK 6 - 1 ANA | LAK | LAK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAK | 19 | 1 | 1.61 |
| 1 | ANA | 9 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 2 | LAK | 16 | 0 | 1.32 |
| 2 | ANA | 19 | 0 | 1.06 |
| 3 | LAK | 10 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 3 | ANA | 12 | 0 | 0.77 |
| 4 | LAK | 1 | 0 | 0.06 |
| 4 | ANA | 3 | 0 | 0.33 |
| 5 | LAK | 3 | 1 | 1.07 |
| 5 | ANA | 3 | 2 | 1.70 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 53.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.6
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 2 - 3 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.6 - 3.0
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