Minnesota Wild vs
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Los Angeles Kings Look to Continue Dominant Streak Against Struggling Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings will face off in a conference matchup on Monday evening, with the Kings currently leading the season series 2-0. The Wild secured a road win against the Sharks in their last game, while the Kings won at home against the Ducks. The Kings are the betting favorites with odds of -164 remaining steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild +141 | Kings -164
• Spread: Wild +1.5 (-183) | Kings -1.5 (+159)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 62%.

Minnesota vs Los Angeles Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have experienced a rollercoaster season, starting off poorly but finding some success in December before ultimately missing the playoffs. Despite this, star player Kaprill Kaprizov has continued to shine, accumulating 93 points and emerging as one of the best players in the NHL. Joel Eriksson Ek has also had a strong season, posting 63 points and a plus 18 rating. Young player Marco Rossi has shown potential for a breakout season next year. In goal, Marc-Andre Fleury and Filip Gustavsson have had inconsistent performances. Overall, the Wild are ranked 20th in offense and defense, with a power ranking of 17 and a season record of 38-32-10.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings are finishing the regular season strong with a four-game homestand. They are likely to finish 3rd in the Pacific division and will face the Oilers in the opening round. The Kings have won four of their last five games, with key players like Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar leading the way. Goalie Cam Talbot has had a great season, supported by backup David Rittich. The team is averaging 3.1 goals per game and holding opponents to 2.5 goals. Currently ranked 9th in power rankings, the Kings have a strong offense and defense. Their upcoming matchup against the Wild will be a challenge, as Minnesota has won two out of three matchups against Los Angeles. Use sportsbook promo codes to maximize your earnings.

Minnesota Wild Struggling Against Los Angeles Kings' Dominate Performance

The Minnesota Wild are currently facing a challenging period after failing to make the playoffs, resulting in a demoralized team that has lost four out of their last six games. The only victories during this stretch were against the Blackhawks and Sharks. Conversely, the Los Angeles Kings have been performing well, with a 5-1 record in their last six games. The Wild are struggling to produce offense, scoring three or fewer goals in four of their last five games, which poses a challenge as the Kings have displayed strong defensive and goaltending skills, conceding just nine goals in their last five games. With a 2-0 record against the Wild this season, the Kings have secured decisive victories. Considering this, it is advisable to consider the puck line bet, as four of the Kings' recent five wins have been by a margin of two or more goals.

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