Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Odds Preview with Prediction

NHL betting odds interest swings to the Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles battle on Thursday at STAPLES Center as the Kings try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-1.8 victory for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Los Angeles Kings currently sport a record of 44-28-8. The Minnesota Wild are 44-26-10. Betting totals have seen the Kings post a 35-43-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Wild have gone 39-37-4 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Minnesota injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 7-rated Minnesota Wild taking on the No. 15-rated Los Angeles Kings in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Kings No. 17-ranked offense (2.9 goals per game) against a Minnesota Wild defense that ranks No. 11 at 2.8 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.78% rate while the Wild have a 80.99% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Wild were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Ducks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Anaheim at -157 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 3-1 Sportsbook at home against the Avalanche. Bettors on Los Angeles at -202 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

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