Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions
2026-01-27 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 3 Los Angeles Kings
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
DET: 38.3%
LAK: 61.7%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.70
LAK: 3.30
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 44%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • DET at home vs LAK: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | DET 1 - 3 LAK | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-10-30 | LAK 3 - 4 DET | DET | LAK |
| 2025-01-27 | DET 5 - 2 LAK | DET | DET |
| 2024-11-16 | LAK 4 - 1 DET | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-01-13 | DET 5 - 3 LAK | DET | LAK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET | 9 | 0 | 0.73 |
| 1 | LAK | 16 | 0 | 0.97 |
| 2 | DET | 11 | 0 | 0.67 |
| 2 | LAK | 14 | 0 | 0.98 |
| 3 | DET | 32 | 2 | 2.21 |
| 3 | LAK | 9 | 1 | 1.21 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 61.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 3 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 2.7 - 3.3
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