The Los Angeles Kings (5-3-3), losers of three straight home games, 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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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Kings vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Kings 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-149)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 5-3-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- 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 scored only one goal, they lost.
- Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals in seven games (4-0-3, 11 points).
- In the six games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it went 3-1-2 to register eight points.
- In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 1-3-2 (four points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-0-1 to register nine points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have earned a record of 1-0-1 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 7-3.
- Detroit has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- This season the Red Wings registered only 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 exactly two goals.
- So far this season, the Red Wings have scored three or more goals six times and won each of those games.
- This season, Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-2-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 3-2-0 (six points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Red Wings finished 4-1-0 in those matchups (eight points).
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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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