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Ducks vs. Kings Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 16)
Pacific Division rivals collide in the NHL on Jan 16. While all focus will be on the upcoming Super Bowl, the ice hockey action continues to ramp up before the mid-season break due to the Winter Olympics. Find the latest odds and our Ducks vs. Kings picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, January 16, 2026. 10:30 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Ducks vs. Kings Odds
Ducks vs. Kings Head-to-Head
The Kings hold the advantage based on historical meetings between the teams, winning 96 of the 94 clashes. They have also won 56% of their home games against the Ducks.
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Game Preview
There is little to separate the Kings and Ducks in the Pacific Division at this stage. The Kings sit fifth in the division, having gone 19-16-11 in the NHL this season. However, a return to form will be required after winning just four of their last ten. Meanwhile, they have suffered defeats in each of their previous two.
The Kings were last in action earlier this week, as they were beaten in overtime by the Vegas Golden Knights. Home form has been one of their biggest issues in 2025-26, with ten of their 16 regulation losses coming at Crypto.com Arena. Goals have also been in short supply, with Kevin Fiala leading the way with just 17 efforts.
Anaheim sit one place below the Kings in the current standings, which is a testament to how well they started the season given that they have recorded just one win in their last ten games. A poor run of form has included eight defeats in regulation time.
However, confidence can be taken from a welcome return to winning ways earlier this week after overcoming the Dallas Stars on home ice. Beckett Sennecke and Chris Kreider both scored goals in the win. But, the Ducks will need to improve on their 9-13-2 road record if they are to mount a serious challenge for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
Ducks vs. Kings Picks
The Kings have been unreliable in home games this season, and that is a major concern ahead of this clash. But, the Ducks have stuttered for form across their last ten. Therefore, the narrow edge is given to the home team.
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