Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 1/27/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate an LA Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 27th  at the Little Caesars Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Kings’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Wings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Detroit and LA

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Kings and Red Wings. 

Red Wings coming off a Key Win

The Red Wings defense gave up zero goals against one of the best offenses in the league in the Tampa Bay Lightning and that was enough for the 2-0 victory. The offense still wasn’t exactly impressive, but Cam Talbot sure was saving all 28 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Montreal Canadiens, the Red Wings scored four goals and they ended up winning by two goals. 

The Red Wings are averaging 2.79 goals while their defense is giving up 3.14 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. They are shooting 10.58 percent from the field which is 14th in the league. Cam Talbot is expected to get the start for the Red Wings in goal after he had a shutout in the last game. Talbot sits with a 13-10-2 record overall and he is giving up 2.90 goals per game. The Red Wings will meet the Oilers, Flames, and Canucks after this game.

Why the Red Wings Will Beat the Kings 

• The Red Wings have won each of their last three games as home underdogs.
• The Kings have lost each of their last five Monday games as favorites.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
• The Kings have lost the second period in three of their last four games.

Kings Look to Bounce Back

The Kings in the last game faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets and they couldn’t get the job done late. The Kings scored two goals and even forced overtime but they ended up losing 3-2. Darcy Kuemper was in goal and he didn’t play well enough. He saved only 21 of the 24 shots that he faced. Two games ago the Kings faced off against the Florida Panthers and they ended up winning 2-1. 

The Kings are averaging 2.89 goals while their defense is giving up 2.45 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th in the league. They face only 24.91 shots per game which is the first in the league. Adrian Kempe has been the top player for the Kings and he has scored 24 goals and added 20 assists so far this season. Darcy Kuemper is expected to get the start for the Kings, and he sits with a 14-4-6 record, and he’s giving up 2.09 goals per game. 

Why the Kings Will Beat the Red Wings

• The Kings have won each of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Red Wings have lost 14 of their last 15 Monday games as home underdogs.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Monday night games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Kings’ last nine games.
• The Kings have won the third period in each of their last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.

LA Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

This total is too high. Yes, the Red Wings are coming off a win, but the offense still only managed two goals in that game. The goaltending was spectacular in that game, and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Kings aren’t going to find success against the Red Wings defense, and this game is going to end up under the total. Look for only two or three goals total to be scored. Back the under to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under