Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction and Picks - November 28, 2025
Use Code WWWC National League Hockey action on Friday afternoon, and we have a Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction ready to roll for you. The Kings come in off a 2-1 home win over Ottawa to move to 11-12 on the year. The Ducks enter this game off a 5-4 home loss to the Canucks, but they are still 14-9 on the season. LA won three of the four games last year. Read on to see our Kings vs Ducks prediction.
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Kings Win Defensive Battle Vs The Sens
The Kings are coming off a 2-1 win over Ottawa on November 24, a tight defensive battle where Darcy Kuemper stopped 27 shots to secure the victory. Brandt Clarke scored the game-winner midway through the third period, while Joel Edmundson added two assists. It was a much-needed bounce-back after dropping three of their previous four games.
Offensively, Los Angeles has been grinding through the season, averaging just 2.7 goals per game (27th) despite ranking 10th in shots at 29 per contest. Their power play has struggled at 15.1% (28th), and they’ve leaned heavily on Kempe and Fiala to generate scoring chances. Anze Kopitar continues to provide veteran leadership, but the lack of consistent finishing has kept them from climbing higher in the standings. Still, their ability to control possession and generate shots gives them a chance to break through against weaker defenses.
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Defensively, the Kings have been excellent, allowing just 2.6 goals per game (3rd) and ranking 9th in shots against. Kuemper has been steady with a 2.30 GAA and .910 save percentage, and their penalty kill sits at 81.3%, keeping them competitive in close games. Even without Drew Doughty, who remains sidelined, Los Angeles has relied on structure and discipline to frustrate opponents. Against Anaheim’s high-powered offense, the Kings will need to lean on their defensive identity to slow things down.
Ducks Fall To Canucks At Home
Anaheim’s last outing was a 5-4 loss to Vancouver on November 26, a game where Cutter Gauthier scored his 14th goal of the season but the Ducks couldn’t hold off a late Canucks rally. Jackson LaCombe, Leo Carlsson, and Mason McTavish also found the net, but defensive lapses in the third period proved costly. Lukas Dostal made 37 saves but took the loss.
The Ducks have been one of the league’s most dangerous offensive teams, averaging 3.6 goals per game (2nd) and ranking 4th in shots at 30.5 per contest. Their power play has been solid at 20% (15th), with Carlsson and Troy Terry driving production. Gauthier has emerged as a breakout scorer, while McTavish continues to provide secondary offense. Even though they’ve struggled in the faceoff circle (46.3%, 29th), their ability to generate chances at even strength has kept them near the top of the Pacific Division.
Defensively, Anaheim has been more vulnerable, allowing 3.2 goals per game (23rd) and ranking 25th in shots against. Their penalty kill has been shaky at 74.7%, leaving them exposed against teams with strong special teams. Dostal has carried the load in net with a 2.81 GAA and .904 save percentage, but he’s faced heavy workloads due to defensive breakdowns. Against a Kings team that thrives on structure, the Ducks will need to tighten up in their own zone while relying on their offensive depth to push the pace.
Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks Pick
Kings vs Ducks Moneyline Pick
- LA Kings -118 (5 Units)
The Kings look like the right side here because their defensive structure has been one of the best in the league, allowing just 2.6 goals per game (3rd) while keeping opponents to 26.1 shots per contest. Darcy Kuemper has been steady in net, and Los Angeles thrives in low-scoring, grind-it-out games where their penalty kill (81.3%) and disciplined play shine. Anaheim’s offense has been explosive, but their defensive lapses — giving up 3.2 goals per game and ranking 25th in shots allowed — make them vulnerable against a team that can slow tempo and capitalize on mistakes.
On the offensive side, the Kings don’t overwhelm with scoring, averaging 2.7 goals per game, but they generate plenty of looks with 29 shots per contest. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala have been consistent playmakers, and Anze Kopitar’s veteran presence helps them control pace. Anaheim’s penalty kill has been shaky at 74.7%, which gives Los Angeles a chance to break through even with a below-average power play. With the Kings’ defensive edge and steadier goaltending, backing them feels justified as they’re built to frustrate the Ducks’ high-octane attack and grind out a win.
Kings vs Ducks Over/Under Pick
- Under 6.5 (4 Units)
The Under 6.5 looks like the right play because the Kings have been one of the league’s stingiest defensive teams, allowing just 2.6 goals per game (3rd) and keeping opponents to 26.1 shots per contest. Anaheim brings offensive firepower at 3.6 goals per game, but their last few outings have shown inconsistency, and Los Angeles’ structured style tends to slow games down. With Darcy Kuemper steady in net and Lukas Dostal facing a Kings team that struggles to finish chances, this matchup sets up more as a grind than a shootout, making the Under a strong angle.
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