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LA Kings (26-14-6) vs. Detroit Red Wings (23-21-5)
January 27, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Red Wings +120 / LA Kings -142; Over/Under: 5.5
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The Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings meet Monday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Red Wings vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Red Wings vs Kings Pick.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Blue Jackets, beat the Panthers, and they play the Panthers, Lightning, and Hurricanes next. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.89 goals per game and are scoring 16.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 24 goals, Anze Kopitar has 31 assists and Kevin Fiala has 133 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.46 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 52 goals on 653 shots faced, while David Rittich has allowed 52 goals on 447 shots.


Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings beat the Canadiens and Lightning, and they play the Oilers, Flames, and Canucks next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring 27.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 21 goals, Lucas Raymond has 33 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 69.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 71 goals on 753 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 44 goals on 445 shots.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

  • The Red Wings have won four of their last five games as home underdogs.
  • The Kings have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as home underdogs following a win.
  • The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
  • The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last five games at Little Caesars Arena following a home win.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

  • The Kings have won each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Red Wings have lost eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Monday games at Little Caesars Arena.
  • The Kings have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Kings have won the third period in each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Detroit Red Wings rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.35%).
  • The Detroit Red Wings rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.70%).
  • The Los Angeles Kings rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.46).
  • The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (16.07%).

Red Wings vs Kings Injury Report

The Detroit Red Wings will be without Jeff Petry, while Tyler Motte, Michael Rasmussen, and Patrick Kane are questionable.

The Los Angeles Kings will be without Drew Doughty.

Red Wings vs Kings Prediction

The Los Angeles Kings are probably the better team, and they’ve won seven of the last 10 games against the Red Wings. The problem is the Kings have scored two or fewer goals in eight of their last nine games, and that’s usually not good enough to get it done on the road. The Detroit Red Wings have also played their best hockey over the last few weeks, and they’re coming off nice wins over the Canadiens and Lightning. The Red Wings have also seen 14 of their 23 wins come at home this season. The Red Wings have been profitable over their last 10 games. We’re getting plus money with the home team. I’ll take a shot with the Red Wings on Monday.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Detroit Red Wings +120

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Randy Chambers

Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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