Los Angeles Kings at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions
2026-12-15 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings vs Los Angeles Kings @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
DET: 38.3%
LAK: 61.7%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.25
LAK: 3.30
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
DET
John Gibson - 29-22-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.72 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
| Stat | DET | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.893 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.862 | 0.833 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.905 | 0.889 |
| GAA | 2.97 | 2.27 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-15 at 7:00 PM EST.
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