Kings vs. Wild Prediction and Odds (Continue to Bet on Underrated Los Angeles)
The Los Angeles Kings head to Minnesota to take on the Wild in a Sunday evening Western Conference matchup.
The Kings are still doing their best to hang on to the third seed in the Pacific Division. They're currently two points ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights. Meanwhile, the Wild are also sitting in the third spot in their Central Division, but are six whole points ahead of the Predators.
Regardless, this is a pivotal game for both teams down the final stretch of the season. Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for this Western Conference showdown.
Kings vs. Wild Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Kings +155
- Wild -175
Puck line:
- Kings +1.5 (-170)
- Wild -1.5 (+140)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -120/Under +100)
Kings vs. Wild Betting Trends
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Kings' last five games.
- Kings are 11-4 in their last 15 road games.
- Wild are 6-1 in last seven games vs. Kings.
- Wild are 9-3 in their last 12 games.
- Wild are 7-1 in their last eight home games.
Kings vs. Wild Prediction and Pick
I will continue to bet on the Los Angeles Kings for the rest of the NHL season. I live and die by advanced analytics when it comes to betting on the NHL, and the Kings continue to impress, ranking in the top 10 in basically every single area.
Their biggest struggle has been their shooting percentage, ranking dead last in that stat over their last 25 games. I'm hoping the Wild's poor goaltending will cancel out the Kings poor shooting, Minnesota ranks 24th in team save percentage over the same stretch.
Minnesota's offense has also struggled as of late, ranking 20th in high danger scoring chances in their last 25 games.
I'm going to die on the hill of the Los Angeles Kings, for better or for worse.
Pick: Kings +155
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