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Minnesota Wild Favored to Beat Fatigued Los Angeles Kings in NHL Showdown at Xcel Energy Center

The Los Angeles Kings (6-3-3) will face off against the Minnesota Wild (8-1-2) at Xcel Energy Center. Despite LA winning two out of three matchups last season, Minnesota is the betting favorite for this game with odds opening at -161 and currently at -164. The puck drops at 8 PM EST. Stay tuned for the Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings +145 | Wild -164
• Spread: Kings +1.5 (-175) | Wild -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 62%.

Los Angeles vs Minnesota Stats

Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles is currently on the back end of a back-to-back, and has been performing well offensively this season. The team has scored three or more goals in seven of their last 10 games, ranking 13th in goals per game and 11th in shots per game. Anze Kopitar leads the team with 13 points. On the defensive end, the Kings have been solid but goaltending has been a weak point. They rank 22nd in goals against per game and third in shots against per game. Darcy Kuemper has a record of 3-0-3 with a 3.11 goals against average and .890 save percentage, while David Rittich is 3-3-0 with a 3.09 GAA and .870 SV%. With a power ranking of 10, Los Angeles is currently ranked 13th in offense, 22nd in defense, and holds a 7-3-3 record for the season.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild recently defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime with a score of 2-1, with Matt Boldy scoring the winning goal. The team has been strong on offense, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last ten games and ranking eighth in goals per game. They also have solid defense and goaltending, ranking fourth in goals against per game. Filip Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury have been key players in the net. The Wild have a power ranking of 6 and are currently ranked 8th for offense and 5th for defense. They have an overall record of 8-1-2 and have had success against the Los Angeles Kings in recent matchups.

Minnesota Wild Favored to Win Against Fatigued Los Angeles Team on Second Night of Back-to-Back

The Los Angeles team is at a disadvantage as they are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, facing the formidable Minnesota Wild. The Wild have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities this season, scoring three or more goals in eight of their last ten games and ranking eighth in goals per game. Additionally, the Wild's defense and goaltending have been reliable, ranking fourth in goals against per game and 16th in shots against per game. Given these factors and the home advantage, it is highly likely that the Wild will secure a victory with a two-goal margin or more. A prudent bet would be to take the puck line (-1.5) in favor of the Minnesota Wild.

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