Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (24-18-5) will take on the Vegas Golden Knights (28-14-6) on Saturday.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a good night with a 3-2 win over the Islanders in their previous contest . Vegas accrued 6 penalty minutes in this outing. Additionally, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. The Golden Knights had a middle of the road offensive output in this win. For the game, they scored on 3 of the 27 shots they attempted.

While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 103 goals while having 118 as an offensive unit. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have totaled 140 power play opportunities (23rd in pro hockey) and have scored 27 goals in those chances. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have notched 152 goals (10th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have conceded 130. Vegas has taken 1,513 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 62 points and their points percentage comes in at .646. The Golden Knights have had 1,468 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .911. Vegas has compiled 165 power play opportunities and they have tallied 34 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 20.61%.

The man in goal for this game is Logan Thompson. Thompson has participated in 87 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has amassed a win-loss record of 47-27-10 and he was named the starter in 81 games. Opponents have notched 224 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.68. Thompson has seen 2,556 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,332 saves. His save percentage currently is .912 during his 5,016 minutes guarding the cage. During his career on the ice, Thompson has accumulated 46 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .568.

The last time they were on the ice, Detroit played the Stars in an outing where the Red Wings went home in defeat by a final of 5-4. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this game and tallied 3 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings converted 4 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they tried.

The Red Wings are sitting with 123 goals at even strength and 41 goals (5th in the league) while on the power play. Detroit has attempted 1,373 shots (22nd in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.94%, while allowing their opponents 1,529 shots. Over the course of the season, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 164 goals, 53 points, in addition to a points percentage of .564. They have permitted 156 goals to be scored by way of 126 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 178 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.03%. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.26% on their opponents 152 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 89.8%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Alex Lyon protecting the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.92 goals per game and he has relinquished 148 goals overall. Lyon's quality start rate is 55.1% and he has qualified for 27 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has been a starter 49 games and has been on the ice for 3,038 mins. Lyon is the owner of a career record of 27-17-6 and has been in goal for 57 games. He has accrued 1,467 stops out of 1,615 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .908.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas

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