STAPLES Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Los Angeles Kings and the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Los Angeles Kings in this one found them earlier as -245 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Kings to win this game 4.7-1. 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
This season the Los Angeles Kings are 38-26-6 overall while the Detroit Red Wings are 26-32-11. As for the totals, Los Angeles is 32-36-2 on the OU, and Detroit is 27-42. 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. 12 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Los Angeles's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.9 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 21 at 3.06 goals allowed. The Kings power play is averaging 20.2% while the Red Wings defense kills off 78.24% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Sharks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -215 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Coyotes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Coyotes at +116 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- Detroit is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games
- Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Detroit's last 15 games
- Detroit is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
- Los Angeles is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games at home
- Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Los Angeles is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Anaheim, Friday, March 16th
Los Angeles home to New Jersey, Saturday, March 17th
