Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings in an upcoming hockey game. The Kings currently have a record of 3-5, while the Red Wings hold a
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face off against the Detroit Red Wings in an upcoming hockey game. The Kings currently have a record of 3-5, while the Red Wings hold a record of 20-16-5. The Kings recently achieved a victory on the road against the Florida Panthers, while the Red Wings suffered a loss at home against the Edmonton Oilers. Earlier this month, Detroit secured a narrow 4-3 shootout win over Los Angeles. In terms of betting odds, the Kings are favored to win with an opening line of -160, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kings -160 | Red Wings +142
Spread: Kings -1.5 (+164) | Red Wings +1.5 (-193)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 62%.
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have been struggling during their recent road trip, losing seven games in a row, including a loss to the Detroit Red Wings. They suffered a 3-2 overtime defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning and a 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. As a result, the Kings have dropped to 3rd place in their division and are at risk of falling into a wildcard spot. Adrian Kempe has had a relatively quiet month with only four points, but did contribute one point in the recent loss. Kempe has a total of 37 points this season and scored two goals against the Red Wings last week. On the other hand, Quinton Byfield, a top pick in 2021, is having a breakout season with 28 points in 38 games. Defenseman Drew Doughty continues to play significant minutes, averaging over 25 per game. Doughty scored in the recent game and has a total of 21 points with a +10 rating. Cam Talbot has been the primary goaltender for the Kings and while he has not been as sharp recently, he still maintains impressive statistics with a 2.22 GAA, a .922 save percentage, and a 3-5 record. Offensively, the Kings are averaging 3.3 goals per game and rank 13th in the league. Defensively, they are allowing only 2.4 goals per game, ranking second. With a power ranking of 8, the Kings are currently 12th in offense, third in defense, and have a season record of 3-5. #NHLALLSTARVOTE TREVOR MOORE !!!!!!!! ❕ https://t.co/3Vviqk6nhh ❕ pic.twitter.com/axcHqHi0v7