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2026-27 Preseason

Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2025-01-27 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 5 - 2 Los Angeles Kings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 54.8%
LAK: 45.2%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.94
LAK: 3.04
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 53%
Over 6.5: 40%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • DET at home vs LAK: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-27DET 1 - 3 LAKLAKLAK
2025-10-30LAK 3 - 4 DETDETLAK
2025-01-27DET 5 - 2 LAKDETDET
2024-11-16LAK 4 - 1 DETLAKLAK
2024-01-13DET 5 - 3 LAKDETLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1500.48
1LAK2011.77
2DET1231.68
2LAK1611.41
3DET1332.05
3LAK1810.69
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 54.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 5 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 2.9 - 3.0