Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/16/26

The Anaheim Ducks will travel to Los Angeles to face the Kings for the third time this season. After suffering 9 consecutive losses, the Ducks finally ended their losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. Initially, the team started the year strong and was leading the division — but it is now fighting for a wildcard spot. As a young club learning to compete in the best league in the world, some regression was expected. The Ducks’ main challenge has been performing on the road, where they struggle to score goals and allow too many chances to their opponents. One home win does not change that struggle.

The Kings have been a solid defensive team throughout the season, primarily due to the performance of goalie Darcy Kuemper — who boasts a 2.50 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. Much of their success has come on the road, where the Kings perform significantly better. However, on the season they remain one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league. Despite having talented players, they have been unable to convert scoring opportunities. Interestingly, L.A. scored 10 goals in 2 games against its in-state rival, including 6 goals in their last matchup. Fans can expect numerous scoring chances on both sides, which hopefully will lead to a high-scoring game.