Detroit Red Wings (7-7-1) vs. LA Kings (9-6-3)
November 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Kings -217 / Detroit Red Wings +170; Over/Under: 6
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In this article, we will formulate an LA vs Detroit Red Wings Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 16th, at the Crypto.com Arena.
Red Wings on Tired Legs
Not only are the Red Wings on tired legs, but they are also coming off a loss on Friday night. The King’s defense gave up four goals in the third period and that was the difference as they were knocked off. The Red Wings had three different players that finished with a goal and an assist. Two games ago against the Pittsburgh Penguins the Red Wings were able to win 3-2 in overtime, and they are going to need the defense to be better. Detroit has been scoring an average of 2.46 goals per game so far this NHL season. This ranks them 29th among other teams. Their defense has given up an average of exactly 3 goals per game, ranking them 12th in the NHL defensively.
Kings are Struggling
The Kings are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Calgary Flames, they lost 3-1 and in the last game against the Colorado Avalanche, they lost 4-2. Adrian Kempe did have a strong game scoring two goals but it wasn’t enough. Los Angeles has scored an average of 3.17 goals per game. They rank 15th amongst other offenses in the NHL so far this season. They have been giving up around 2.9 goals per game, ranking their defense 10th. Overall the defense has been fine this season and they are going to need the defense to step up in a big way. The Kings will face the Sabres following this one.
Why the Kings Will Beat the Red Wings
- The Kings have won each of their last five games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.
- The Kings have won the first period in each of their last four night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.
LA Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
The Kings are going to find success here. The Red Wings scored four goals on Friday but the defense was awful giving up six and it’s going to be even worse here. The Kings are averaging 3.17 goals per game and they are going to get that offense out to a fast start here. The Kings will score at least four goals, and they are going to end up winning with this ease. Back the Kings on the puck line.
