The Detroit Red Wings (32-16-5) host the Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Red Wings took down the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in their last outing, while the Kings are coming off a 5-4 shootout victory over the St. Louis Blues.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we think will bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Kings have recorded a 4-2-4 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 25 goals while giving up 30 in that period. On the power play, 27 opportunities have resulted in three goals (11.1% conversion rate).
Red Wings vs. Kings Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Red Wings 4, Kings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-127)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have finished 10-5-15 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 32-16-5.
- Detroit is 15-2-3 (33 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Red Wings registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has scored a pair of goals in 10 games this season (5-4-1 record, 11 points).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals 34 times, and are 27-3-4 in those games (to register 58 points).
- In the 24 games when Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 16-6-2 record (34 points).
- In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 16-8-3 (35 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 16-7-2 to record 34 points.
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a record of 21-16-13 this season and are 8-13-21 in overtime matchups.
- Los Angeles has earned 27 points (10-5-7) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kings registered only one goal in 13 games and have gone 1-9-3 (five points).
- Los Angeles has 11 points (4-6-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Kings have earned 39 points in their 24 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 10-7-4 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 11-11-5 (27 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Kings finished 10-4-7 in those matchups (27 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3.11 | Goals Scored | 2.6 | 28th |
| 12th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 5th |
| 15th | 28.3 | Shots | 27.8 | 17th |
| 18th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 10th |
| 6th | 24.7% | Power Play % | 15.23% | 32nd |
| 18th | 79.29% | Penalty Kill % | 77.3% | 25th |
Red Wings vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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