The Los Angeles Kings (5-3-3), losers of three home games in a row, host the Detroit Red Wings (7-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.
Kings vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Kings 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-149)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 5-3-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime contests.
- Los Angeles has seven points (3-1-1) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Kings registered just one goal, they lost.
- Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals seven times, and are 4-0-3 in those games (to register 11 points).
- In the six games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 3-1-2 record (eight points).
- In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 1-3-2 (four points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Kings went 4-0-1 in those contests (nine points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a record of 7-3 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups.
- Detroit has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- This season the Red Wings recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Detroit has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Red Wings have scored more than two goals six times and won each of those games.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 3-2-0 (six points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned eight points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 3.5 | 10th |
| 17th | 3.09 | Goals Allowed | 3.1 | 19th |
| 18th | 27.8 | Shots | 27.1 | 19th |
| 16th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 10th |
| 15th | 20.69% | Power Play % | 23.33% | 11th |
| 19th | 76.6% | Penalty Kill % | 85.19% | 9th |
Kings vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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