LiontipsLos Angeles vs Detroit. Prediction and Betting Tips for NHL (January 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Los Angeles are in 5th place in the Pacific Division and tied points with Edmonton. No one could have predicted at the start of the season, that the Kings will have a chance of getting into the playoffs, but the teams has been delivering excellent results for most of the current season. In recent games, Los Angeles beat Vancouver (2:1 SO) and Philadelphia (6:3) at home, but lost to Nashville with a score of 2:4.
The Kings often earn points in games against the leaders, but they havent' been able to get on a long winning streak for a while. They also have certain problems with the lineup, for instance, Määtä, Iafallo and Grundstrom have been ruled out due to illness. However, Dustin Brown will be returning to the ranks, which will certainly improve the Kings' attacking performance. At home, McLellan's charges average three goals per game.
Detroitare in one of the strongest divisions and it is unlikely that they can get into the playoffs. The Red Wings often suffer crushing defeat to more powerful teams, for example, they lost to Washington (1:3) and Boston (1:5) before the break. Jeff Blashill's men bounced back against San Jose (6:2), and Bertuzzi scored a double in that game.
The Red Wings rarely win away from home, and they are one of the least scoring teams in the top-10 clubs of the East. This season Detroit won only 2 away games in regulation. They also concede an average of four goals per game at their opponents' courts, usually being the least reliable in the third period.
Trends
СтавкаLos Angeles IT over 2.5 goals
Detroit concede an average of 4 goals in away games.
Ставка1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In the last 5 games between the clubs, no more than one goal was scored in the first period.
Tip and bets
This season, Detroit earn points mostly at home and demonstrate very poor play in away fixtures. Los Angeles, on the contrary, have exceeded expectations this season, and they have been consistently earning points at home. We believe the hosts have a better chance of winning this game, especially since the Wings have problems on the defensive.
Our prediction - Los Angeles to win
Los Angeles scored more than two goals in their last games, and Detroit, as mentioned above, concede a lot when they play away from home. In head-to-head games, the Kings have been consistently scoring three goals, so we suggest playing their individual total.
Second bet - Los Angeles IT over 2.5 goals
