LA Kings (9-6-3) vs Detroit Red Wings (7-7-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: LA Kings -217 / Detroit Red Wings +170 — Over/Under: 6
The Detroit Red Wings and the Los Angeles Kings meet Saturday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Recap
The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to bounce back after a 6-4 loss at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks last time out. After this game, Detroit will continue their road trip to take on the Sharks in San Jose.
Red Wings Looking To Bounce Back
Lucas Raymond has a team-high 16 points including 14 assists while Alex DeBrincat has 15 points with 7 goals and 8 assists. Dylan Larkin has 12 points with a team-high 9 goals while Patrick Kane has 10 points with 3 goals and 7 assists and Moritz Seider has 10 points with 9 assists. Andrew Copp also has 7 points with 5 goals and 2 assists as well this season. Ville Husso is 0-2 on the year with a 4.94 GAA and .811 save percentage and Cam Talbot is 5-2-1 and has a 2.34 GAA with a .927 save percentage while Alex Lyon is 2-4 with a 3.14 GAA and a .903 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Recap
The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to rebound from a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche last time out. After this game, the Kings will welcome the Buffalo Sabres to town.
Kings Looking For Rebound Win
Anze Kopitar leads the Kings with 20 points including 5 goals and 15 assists while Alex Laferriere has 15 points with a team-high 9 goals. Adrian Kempe has 16 points with 7 goals and 9 assists while Brandt Clarke has 13 points with a team-high 11 assists. Kevin Fiala has 12 points with 7 goals and Trevor Moore has 12 points with 3 goals and 9 assists as well for the Kings this season. Darcy Kuemper has gone 4-2-3 so far this season with a 2.65 GAA and a .903 save percentage in goal for the Kings so far this season. David Rittich is 5-4 with a 2.71 GAA and a .887 save percentage while Pheonix Copley has a 4.37 GAA and an .833 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last five home games following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in four of their last five games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.
Red Wings vs. Kings Prediction
I’m leaning towards the Kings here. I considered taking a shot on the value with Detroit, but backing Detroit is going to be a case-by-case basis as there are just spots where the Red Wings aren’t set up to succeed. The Kings are a strong team at home which is a 180 of last year where L.A. ran roughshod on the road and I think at home, the Kings get their bounce back. Give me Los Angeles.