Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Detroit Red Wings (32-16-5) are welcoming the Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Kings had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Blues in their previous game. Los Angeles amassed 13 penalty minutes in this game. The Kings had a great offensive game plan going into this one and it showed in this game. Furthermore, they had 3 power play opportunities but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. In the game, they netted 4 of the 28 shots they attempted.

Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 130 goals (30th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have conceded 137. For the current campaign, they sit with 55 points and their points percentage comes in at .550. Los Angeles has accounted for 151 power play chances and they have tallied 23 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 15.23%. While playing at even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 100 goals while getting 107 on offense. Los Angeles has tried 1,391 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.4%. The Kings so far have had 1,356 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .899. Los Angeles Kings opponents have tallied 163 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have tallied 37 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Anton Forsberg. The opposition has notched 557 goals versus Forsberg in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.93. Forsberg has taken the ice for 209 matchups throughout his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .905 for his 10,115 minutes in the crease. He has earned a mark of 82-87-18 and he has started in 190 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Forsberg has accounted for 98 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .516. Forsberg has seen 5,837 shots against him and has accrued 5,280 saves.

In their last contest, Detroit faced off against the Jets in a matchup where the Red Wings took home the win by a tally of 5-1. They had 3 power play opportunities in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Red Wings converted 5 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they took.

Detroit has taken 1,512 shots (8th in hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.91%, while allowing the other team 1,495 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 79.29% on their opponents 140 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.5%. They have a tally of 166 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 24.70%. The Red Wings have 124 goals at even strength and 41 goals (5th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 157 goals to be scored by of a combination of 128 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have 165 goals, 69 points, and a points percentage of .651.

On the other side of the ice you will find John Gibson in goal. He has accrued 14,823 stops out of 16,292 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .910. Gibson has accrued a lifetime mark of 225-226-64 and has played in 538 contests. He has started in 526 games and his ice time sits at 26,896 mins. Gibson's percentage of quality starts comes out to 54.4% and he has 286 quality starting assignments in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 2.79 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,469 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Detroit

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