The Los Angeles Kings (20-11-8) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (20-17-5) on Saturday, January 13th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. Both the Kings and Red Wings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Los Angeles enters today’s game with a record of 20-11-8, which has them in 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 6th in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone just 2-8 and have lost five straight.

When playing on the road this season, Los Angeles has gone 13-4-3. As the favorite, the Kings have gone 15-8-5 this year. In games against other Western Conference teams, Los Angeles has gone 13-6.

On the season, the Kings have a puck line record of 19-19, including going 11-8 on the road. So far, Los Angeles has 15 wins by multiple goals compared to just five wins by one goal.

Over their last ten games, the Kings have a puck line record of just 3-7 and have gone 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games. In their last ten road games, Los Angeles has a puck line record of 3-7 and is 2-3 against the puck line in their last five.

The Kings aim to bounce back following their 3-2 loss on the road to the Panthers. Scoring-wise, the Kings put up one goal during the first period and one time in the second period. Los Angeles’ one power-play goals contributed to their total of 2 goals. Their offensive performance came with 33 shots on goal and four giveaways.

Los Angeles went into the game as the underdogs, but they still managed to cover the puck line despite the loss. Combining for 5 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.

The Detroit Red Wings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Red Wings have struggled, going just 10-8-4. Over their last ten games, Detroit has gone 5-5, and they are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last five games, the Red Wings have gone 3-2.

So far this season, Detroit has been the underdog in 27 of their 42 games, and they are 11-15-2 in those games. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Red Wings have gone 12-13.

As the underdog, the Red Wings have a puck line record of 19-8 this season. Overall, their puck line record is 23-18, including going 3-2 in their last five games.

On the year, Detroit has 12 wins by multiple goals and 10 losses by multiple goals. Their average scoring margin for the season is +.2 goals per game.

The Red Wings are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 loss at home to the Oilers. During the initial two periods, the Red Wings had trouble scoring on offense, but they turned things around by notching two goals in the third period. In the game, Detroit managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 17 shots on goal and committed 10 turnovers.

Despite the loss, Detroit did cover the puck line, as they went into the game as the underdog. With a combined total of 5 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 7.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. Los Angeles’ offense is currently ranked 17th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the league.

The Kings’ over/under record this season is 14-23-1. For the season, they have had 25 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging 5.9 goals per game.

Detroit Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Red Wings are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 4th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 22nd in the league. Detroit’s offense comes into the game ranked 5th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the NHL.

For the season, the over/under record of the Red Wings’ stands at 25-16-0. They have had 25 games during the season that exceeded the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 7 goals per game.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Los Angeles defense takes on the Red Wings ranked 31st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.3 shots per game against Los Angeles. They also are 7th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Detroit Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Red Wings head into the game ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.3 shots per game against Detroit. So far, they are 17th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.

Kings vs Red Wings Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 4-6 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
• 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 1-4.
• The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 3-7 straight up.

Kings vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Red Wings to pick up on a win over the Kings at home. With the moneyline sitting at +127, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

Our projections have the Red Wings pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Red Wings, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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

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