The Los Angeles Kings (19-16-11) and Anaheim Ducks (22-21-3) face off at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Jan. 16 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 3-1 victory against the Dallas Stars.

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Before this matchup, here’s who we expect to take home the victory in Friday’s hockey game.

The Ducks have a 1-8-1 record over their last 10 contests. They have scored 25 goals while giving up 40 in that time. On the power play, 24 opportunities have resulted in four goals (16.7% conversion rate).

Kings vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Kings 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-172)
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 are 7-11-18 in overtime contests on their way to a 19-16-11 overall record.
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 scored two goals in 12 games this season (4-6-2 record, 10 points).
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 registered 23 points after finishing 10-7-3.
In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 11-11-5 (27 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 8-4-6 to register 22 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (22-21-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in contests that have needed OT this season.
Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Ducks have earned 44 points in their 31 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 6-2-2 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 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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