Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/27/26

The Detroit Red Wings are set to host the Los Angeles Kings at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night. This will be the second meeting of the season between the Kings and Red Wings, as Detroit prevailed 4-3 in a shootout back on October 25 in LA. While that contest yielded 7 total goals and went over the total, this matchup could be a different story. The Kings have struggled to score goals on the road this season, ranking 26th by scoring 2.76 goals per game on the road. Los Angeles’ road powerplay has also been worrisome, ranking 23rd with a percentage of 16.7. Detroit goaltender John Gibson has been sensational in January, owning a stellar .937 save percentage to go along with a 1.76 goals-against average in 9 starts this month. The Kings could have trouble lighting the lamp in this one.

Despite allowing 3 goals to the Kings their previous meeting, 2 of Los Angeles’ goals came in the final 3 minutes of the game to force overtime. Detroit held LA to a single goal over the course of 57 minutes, which should give them some confidence heading into this meeting. The Red Wings return home following a 3-game road trip that saw them play a pair of overtime thrillers. It may take them some time to settle into this one, and Los Angeles goaltender Darcy Kuemper has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 3 of his last 5 starts. With a total of 5.5, look to the under.

Kings vs Red Wings prediction: Under 5.5 (+100) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number. 

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