Kings vs Red Wings Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 5, 2024, 3:40AM | Published: Jan 4, 2024, 12:01AM
The Los Angeles Kings will square off with the Detroit Red Wings in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Kings vs Red Wings game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Kings vs Red Wings
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Los Angeles-Detroit NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 62% chance of beating the Red Wings at Crypto.com Arena.
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Kings vs Red Wings: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Kings $1.56, Red Wings $2.72
- Line: Kings -1.5 ($2.44), Red Wings +1.5 ($1.66)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.88
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.56 and the Red Wings at $2.72.
The Kings are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Red Wings, with odds of $2.44 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Red Wings (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.66.
The Over/Under for Kings vs Red Wings is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.88.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Kings vs Red Wings game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Kings vs Red Wings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $2.72 with Betfair (1.5% edge)
- Line: Red Wings +1.5 at $1.66 with Betfair (60% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair
Today's Kings vs Red Wings predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Kings have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Red Wings to win is our recommended option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.08) that are available from Betfair.
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Kings vs Red Wings: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Los Angeles vs Detroit on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Kings vs Red Wings: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Kings vs Red Wings? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is the most likely player to score the first goal in Kings vs Red Wings.
Kempe has a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star has a 38.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 7.1% probability
- Trevor Moore: 6.4% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 5.8% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 5.6% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 5.0% probability
Red Wings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Larkin: 5.9% probability
- Patrick Kane: 4.8% probability
- Alex DeBrincat: 4.7% probability
- Lucas Raymond: 4.0% probability
- Daniel Sprong: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 38.2% probability
- Trevor Moore: 34.9% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 30.9% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 29.1% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 27.1% probability
Red Wings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Larkin: 30.1% probability
- Alex DeBrincat: 24.7% probability
- Patrick Kane: 24.0% probability
- Lucas Raymond: 20.4% probability
- David Perron: 20.0% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Los Angeles vs Detroit match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
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Kings vs Red Wings: Preview
The game between the Kings and Red Wings at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Friday 5 January 2024
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Los Angeles vs Detroit predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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