Stadium: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles continues its pursuit of the wild card zone in the West. Todd McLellan's team will play the next match against Detroit. Will the Kings win? Let's choose several options for the bet.
Receive Your Registration Bonus!Los Angeles in a Group of Pursuers
The density in the Western Conference is very high – a lot of teams are competing for the playoffs by the end of the season first half. Los Angeles in a group of pursuers. Todd McLellan's team is 5th in the Pacific Division, 9th in the Western Conference summary table, and only 1 point behind the wild card zone.
In the previous game, the Kings failed to win. At home, the Californians lost to Nashville, which gained momentum. Starting from 0:3, Los Angeles managed to win back only two goals and conceded in the end. 2:4 – now, the team has 16 wins in 36 matches.
Detroit Also Wants the Wild Card
Two groups were formed in the East by the end of the first half of the season. The first is completed by Boston, which occupies 8th place in the conference. The second is headed by Detroit, going 9th. There is 1 point between the teams. These two teams will have to compete for one vacant place in the playoffs.
In the last game, Detroit confidently dealt with San Jose at home - 6:2. Thus, Jeff Blashill's team ended the home streak with two wins in 4 matches.
Expert Betting Tips
Detroit scored the most points in its arena this season. The Red Wings are not that good on the road – only four wins and ten losses in regular time in 15 matches. In Los Angeles, Detroit doesn't have many chances to improve its away statistics. The Kings are also a home team. Todd McLellan's team ranks 6th in the West for playing at home. Prediction: Los Angeles is likely to win.