Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Little Caesars Arena is the site where the Detroit Red Wings (20-16-4) will meet the Los Angeles Kings (20-10-7) on Saturday.

The Los Angeles Kings had a rough game after their 3-2 loss to the Lightning in their previous game. Los Angeles accounted for 6 mins in the box in this contest. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to notch a goal. The Kings didn't have their best offensive outing in this loss. In the matchup, they scored on 2 out of the 22 shots they put on net.

Los Angeles Kings opponents have earned 113 power play tries (30th in professional hockey) and have tallied 14 goals in those attempts. The Kings so far have had 1,000 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .910. Los Angeles has tried 1,260 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.8%. When at even strength, the Kings have conceded 76 goals while scoring 99 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles has accounted for 123 power play opportunities and they have tallied 24 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 19.51%. For the year, they have tallied 47 points and their points percentage sits at .635. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 123 goals (18th in the NHL) on the campaign and have surrendered 90.

The man in net for this game is Cam Talbot. Talbot has been in goal for 459 matchups during his pro hockey career. He has an overall mark of 232-165-40 and he was named the starter in 439 games. Opponents have scored 1,149 goals against Talbot in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.62. Talbot has had 13,359 shot attempts against him and has accrued 12,210 saves. His save percentage sits at .914 for his 26,276 mins in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Talbot has 241 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .549.

Their last time out, Detroit went up against the Ducks in a game where the Red Wings took home the victory by a final of 3-2. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this outing and converted 1 out of those chances. The Red Wings scored 3 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they pursued.

Detroit has taken 1,192 shots (21st in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.91%, while allowing their opponents 1,286 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.62% on their opponents 136 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.4%. They have recorded 160 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.88%. The Red Wings have earned 107 goals at even strength and 35 goals (5th in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 136 goals to be scored by of a combination of 111 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 142 goals, 44 points, as well as a points percentage of .550.

Across the ice you are going to see Alex Lyon in net. Lyon has earned a lifetime record of 24-15-5 and has been in goal for 51 contests. Lyon's quality start rate comes out to 53.5% and he has 23 quality starts in his pro career. He has tallied 1,278 stops out of the 1,409 shots taken, giving him a save % of .907. His opponents are averaging 2.92 goals per game and he has surrendered 131 goals overall. He has been a starter 43 games and has been on the ice for 2,696 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Detroit

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