| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Kings | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-16-13 | 32-16-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -245 | -1.5 200 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-115) | Under 5.5 (-105) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Rangers and Blues, and they play the Sabres next. The Kings have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.6 goals per game and are scoring 15.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Kevin Fiala leads Los Angeles with 18 goals, Adrian Kempe has 22 assists, and Kevin Fiala has 139 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.74 goals per game and are killing 77.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 81 goals on 827 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 46 goals on 494 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Jets, lost to the Wild, and they play the Capitals next. The Red Wings have won 8 of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 24.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 27 goals, Lucas Raymond has 40 assists and Dylan Larkin has 156 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.96 goals per game and are killing 79.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 66 goals on 614 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 82 goals on 872 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won each of their last seven night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Kings have lost each of their last four night games following a road win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 night games after coming off overtime.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 15 of their last 17 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last four road games when leading after the first period.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won four of their last six games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs following a road win.
- The underdogs have won the second period in four of the last five games between the Kings and Red Wings.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Kings’ last 10 road games after coming off a shootout have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between the Kings and Red Wings have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games as road underdogs.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena.
- Marco Kasper has scored two goals against the Kings this season – most against any opponent.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Cody Ceci has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against the Red Wings.
- Corey Perry has scored two goals against the Red Wings this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
- The Detroit Red Wings are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by four or more goals this season.
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.74).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.30%).
Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
The Kings have played their best hockey on the road and didn’t have to play yesterday, so there’s some value in the road dog. I’m still siding with the Red Wings at home where they have 18 wins. The Red Wings have also been on a tear offensively over the last few weeks, which isn’t ideal given the Kings defensive issues at times. The Red Wings have also won 4 of the last 5 games against the Kings, having a field day offensively in those games. The price is cheap. I’ll roll with the Wings at home.