The Los Angeles Kings (26-15-6) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (23-21-5) on Monday, January 27th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on NHLN. The Red Wings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Kings vs Red Wings

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Kings fell to 26-15-6 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead until Chicago tied the game with just 31 seconds left in the third period, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout.

Los Angeles was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score reaching 7. The Kings led 2-0 before the Blackhawks started their comeback.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 23-21-5. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

Detroit trailed early, allowing a goal in the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two power-play goals in the second period secured the win.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere netted two goals for the Kings, bringing his season total to seven and eight. He scored the first goal on a power play in the first period and added another in the second. Phillip Danault found the net for the first time this season, scoring the Kings’ third goal in the third period.

Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him four and five assists for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and tallied 13 giveaways.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted both goals in the second. Larkin’s 6th and 7th goals of the season came on power plays, with Patrick Kane picking up his 6th assist on the first goal.

The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal but were plagued by 15 giveaways. Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond added assists, with Raymond now at 10 assists for the season.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings allowed 21 shots on goal, with Darcy Kuemper making 18 saves and posting a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits. However, they struggled in the 3rd period, giving up three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation.

Detroit Team Defense

Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, but they held the Sabres scoreless after that, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and Detroit’s defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Kings vs Red Wings Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
• The Red Wings are 4-1 puck line in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kings have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Kings vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Red Wings to secure a victory over the Kings at home. With the moneyline currently set at +120, I’m locking in my bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Red Wings winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Red Wings straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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