Hello and welcome everyone to the Monday edition of the NHL Best Bets on January 27, 2025! As we start a new week, I am reminded how much a grind it can be to bet on hockey day in and day out and I’m so proud of what has been accomplished so far this season. 

With that said we have a reasonable 5-game slate for the NHL picks tonight to ease us into the week. Let’s dive in!

 

 

 

NHL Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 1/27

In this NHL Best Bets Today article you will find a wide array of choices from some Money Lines and Team totals to plenty of player props for the action today in NHL Picks!

Now, let's dive into my expert NHL Best Bets today!

  • Regular Season Record: 139-107-1
  • Bankroll: +20.1 Units

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Los Angeles Kings vs. Detroit Red Wings Predictions

In this cross-conference matchup, there’s much to dig into but none more than a goalie revenge game! That’s right Cam Talbot is playing his former team for the first time since he set off for Detroit in the offseason and I am expecting to see his A-game tonight. 

He’s been on a good run lately as well in January as he’s 7-1 straight up and is holding down a 2.72 GAA. His play mixed with the Red Wing defense allowing just 3 goals in the last 3 games has me looking at an under bet but just to be safe let me break down the Kings side of things. 

Los Angeles isn’t playing glamorous hockey this season and we in the NHL world know this, but it makes betting their game reliable as they allow 2.46 goals per game, which is the 4th lowest average in the league. Their offense just keeps them above water scoring 2.67 goals per game on the road. 

Safe to say they are lighting things up on either end and goaltender Darcy Kuemper aids that as well with his 2.09 GAA this season and .920 SV%. That should be enough convincing analysis to take the under tonight with me, let’s ride!

  • Expert Kings vs. Red Wings Picks: 
    • Los Angeles vs. Detroit Under 5.5 Goals (-110 on BetRivers)

 

 

 

Best NHL Prop Bets & Other Picks Today, 1/27