Los Angeles has won five in a row, anchored by a fifth defense in penalty killing, second in goals given up (2.55 per game), and 10th in save percentage (.906). They come off shutout victories over Washington (3-0) and Nashville (1-0). The offense is 21st in goals scored, 28th on the power play, and 20th in shooting percentage. The Kings are on a 7-3 run UNDER the total. Minnesota is a defensive-first team, ranked 11th in goals allowed (2.87 per game), and third in save percentage (.909). The offense is just 27th in goals scored, 20th on the power play, and 27th in shooting percentage. Minnesota is on a 12-8-1 run UNDER the total. Take Los Angeles/Minnesota UNDER the total.
Previous Matchups & Picks
January 5, 2026 10:30pm ET
@
Minnesota Wild
#9
Los Angeles Kings
#10
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+209)
Puckline
+1.5 (-253)
-123
Moneyline
+104
OVER 5.5 (+100)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (-120)
Wild vs. Kings Betting Picks
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 59% of the public money was on Minnesota Wild to win on the moneyline. And, 66% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Minnesota would win by a score of 3.1 to 2.8 with Minnesota winning on the moneyline, Los Angeles winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1
2
3
F
Minnesota Wild
0
0
2
2
Los Angeles Kings 
0
2
1
4
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January 3, 2026 9:00pm ET
@
Minnesota Wild
#67
Los Angeles Kings
#68
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-236)
Puckline
-1.5 (+194)
+105
Moneyline
-125
OVER 5.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 61% of the public money was on Minnesota Wild to win on the moneyline. And, 58% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Los Angeles would win by a score of 3.2 to 2.7 with Los Angeles winning on the moneyline, Minnesota winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
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2
3
O
F
Minnesota Wild
1
1
2
0
4
Los Angeles Kings
1
1
2
1
5
October 13, 2025 8:00pm ET
@
Los Angeles Kings
#51
Minnesota Wild
#52
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+213)
Puckline
+1.5 (-259)
-118
Moneyline
-101
OVER 5.5 (-122)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (+100)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 60% of the public money was on Minnesota Wild to win on the moneyline. And, 58% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Minnesota would win by a score of 2.8 to 2.4 with Minnesota winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
1
2
3
F
Los Angeles Kings
0
0
3
3
Minnesota Wild
3
0
0
4
March 17, 2025 8:00pm ET
@
Los Angeles Kings
#45
Minnesota Wild
#46
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+167)
Puckline
+1.5 (-197)
-158
Moneyline
+136
OVER 5.5 (+120)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (-140)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 53% of the public money was on Los Angeles Kings to win on the moneyline. And, 59% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Los Angeles would win by a score of 3.8 to 2.2 with Los Angeles winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
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NHL
Los Angeles at Minnesota
March 17, 2025
8:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
1
2
3
F
Los Angeles Kings
1
0
0
1
Minnesota Wild
0
1
2
3
December 7, 2024 8:00pm ET
@
Minnesota Wild
#49
Los Angeles Kings
#50
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-185)
Puckline
-1.5 (+160)
+146
Moneyline
-167
OVER 5.5 (-105)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (-115)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 58% of the public money was on Los Angeles Kings to win on the moneyline. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Los Angeles would win by a score of 3.5 to 2.6 with Los Angeles winning on the moneyline, Minnesota winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1
2
3
F
Minnesota Wild
0
0
1
1
Los Angeles Kings
1
1
2
4
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