Anaheim vs Los Angeles Prediction 18 January 2026
📡How will the teams handle the high-paced play of their opponent? On 18 January at 03:00, the NHL tournament features an intriguing clash between the Anaheim Ducks and the Los Angeles Kings. The odds for each side are set at and , respectively. With no clear favorite, our prediction aims to determine which team is more deserving of victory in this matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings:
- played 61 matches;
- at home ice 28 wins (including extra time), away - 31;
- scored goals: 152 against 172;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.21, 2nd - 2.02, 3rd - 1.87;
- average total of the match - 4.89.
The last time the sides met was on 17 January 2026 at the arena of the team Los Angeles Kings - the match score was 2:3.
Head-to-head statistics Anaheim - Los Angeles
Anaheim Ducks Team Overview
Anaheim are struggling with both scoring and securing positive results in recent games. Over their last five outings, the team has managed just two victories, though one of these wins was against Los Angeles. The Ducks average 3.32 goals per game, but their defense lets them down, conceding an average of 3.64 goals. Their defensive play is a weak point, making a bet on the over total goals an option worth considering in this matchup.
Match Results: Anaheim Ducks
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
Los Angeles have also struggled with consistency, securing just one win in their last three games. Their most recent outing ended in a defeat to Anaheim, and now they need to seek revenge. They have a chance, as the Kings tend to score quite a bit against their neighbors, averaging four goals per game. Scoring more than three goals won't be easy, but given the standings, the team will aim to maximize their performance in this matchup. This sets the stage for a high-scoring affair.
Match Results: Los Angeles Kings
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 61;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors - 13;
- Average total in the first period: 1.21;
- Today's home team averages 0.51 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.7.
First Period Stats: Anaheim Ducks (home) vs Los Angeles Kings (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 23;
- Number of wins: 8 (36.36%) vs 7 (30.43%);
- Number of losses: 10 (45.45%) vs 10 (43.48%);
- Number of draws: 4 (18.18%) vs 6 (26.09%).
- Average goals scored: 0.95 vs 0.57;
- Average goals conceded: 1.14 vs 0.78.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 8 vs 3;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 5;
- Average total in the first period: 1.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.4) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7).
- Los Angeles Kings scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 21 of last 22 away games (NHL).
- Los Angeles Kings scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 7 games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 61;
- Number of wins for the home team - 28, for the away team - 31.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.49, for the away team - 2.82;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.89;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 12 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 33 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 21 once.
Statistics: Anaheim Ducks vs Los Angeles Kings
- average total in the tournament: 6.7 vs 5.09;
- average total goals scored: 3.32 vs 2.64;
- average total goals conceded: 3.64 vs 2.85;
- Anaheim Ducks: average total at home in the tournament - 3.55;
- Los Angeles Kings: average total away in the tournament - 2.87;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.7 (home - 3) vs 2.7 (away - 2.33).
- Anaheim Ducks scored under 3.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (NHL).
Editorial Prediction
- Over 5.5 goals in 8 of last 9 Anaheim Ducks games (NHL).
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Betting Tips: Anaheim Ducks - Los Angeles Kings
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