Los Angeles vs Detroit Prediction: the Hosts Shouldn't Lose Again

Prediction for the NHL match between Los Angeles vs Detroit, which will take place on January 4th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Los Angeles was the first California team to shake off their status as hopeless underdogs, having made the playoffs twice in a row. There was no doubt that the Kings now sit in the top 8, but their recent performance has cast doubt on that. Since the start of the season, they have been playing well and earning points. The first slump came in December when they suffered three losses. After that, the team won four out of five meetings. But they lost to Vegas, 2-3, Edmonton, 2-3, and Toronto, 0-3, falling to sixth place in the Western standings.

Detroit does not live up to the expectations. Last season, the Wings showed a decent game, but they lacked the experience. Now, the managers have invited some skilled players and made the playoffs, but so far, they have had some serious problems. They had a particularly poor December, with two wins in 11 games. Thankfully, the results slightly improved: the team beat Nashville and San Jose 5-4 and 5-4, losing only to Boston 3-5. They are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Los Angeles has been an uncomfortable opponent for Detroit in recent years. The Wings lost to the Californians in six H2H meetings. It will be hard for the visitors to win in this match because the Kings have a cohesive game, but the Reds and Whites lack stability. In addition, Lalonde's charges play poorly away. In the five matches, they gained only two points, having suffered four defeats.

This confrontation is usually high-scoring. In the previous three H2H meetings, the rivals shot 24 goals (8.00 on average). Every time, the teams score at least three goals each. We expect many dangerous moments in the upcoming battle, as the Kings will dominate at home while the Wings play almost all of their games in a fun way.