Detroit Red Wings at Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds and Pick
Detroit pays a visit to Los Angeles on Monday, hoping to shut down the Kings snipers in hockey action at STAPLES Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Kings were listed earlier today as -179 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.9-2.7 result in favor of the Kings today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Kings sport a record of 26-12-3 heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Red Wings sit at 22-13-7 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-17-14 for the Kings and 14-20-8 for the Red Wings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Detroit injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Los Angeles Kings rated this week at No. 2 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Kings No. 15-ranked offense (2.63 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.57 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.66% rate while the Red Wings have a 79.7% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Ducks on January 10. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Blues at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blues at +161 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Arizona, Thursday, January 14th
Los Angeles home to Ottawa, Saturday, January 16th