Fans betting on NHL look for value at STAPLES Center on Thursday as the host Los Angeles Kings battle the Winnipeg Jets in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Los Angeles Kings as -150 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Kings to win this game 3.2-2.5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Los Angeles Kings are 34-31-7 overall while the Winnipeg Jets are 33-33-7. As for the totals, Los Angeles is 21-33-18 on the OU, and Winnipeg is 37-30-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Winnipeg injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 16-ranked Los Angeles Kings and the No. 15-rated Winnipeg Jets in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Kings No. 27-ranked offense (2.43 goals per game) against a Winnipeg Jets defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.18 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.75% rate while the Jets have a 77.38% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Winnipeg was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Flyers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Kings were a 2-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Oilers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Edmonton at -125 on the moneyline, while the total score (2) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg at Anaheim, Friday, March 24th
Los Angeles home to New York, Saturday, March 25th