In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 10th at the Canada Life Centre. Let’s take a look at a Winnipeg Jets vs LA Kings Pick.
How Focused Are the Kings?
The Kings game on Thursday was canceled because of the fires, and now there have to be some question marks about how focused they are going to be for this game. With the fires and houses and property being destroyed, will they be ready for this game? Last Saturday the Kings faced off against the Tamp Bay Lightning and they ended up losing 2-1. Mikey Anderson and Adrian Kempe scored the goals for the Kings. Darcy Kuemper saved 33 of the 34 shots that he faced.
The Kings are averaging 3.1 goals while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th while the defense is ranked 1st. The defense has been strong overall and they are going to need the defense to step up here. Anze Kopitar is having a strong season, scoring 12 goals and adding 27 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Kings will be Darcy Kuemper he sits with an 11-2-5 record and he is giving up 2.23 goals per game. In this game, the Kings are going to need to get out to a fast start. After this game, the Kings will take on the Flames, Oilers, and Canucks.
Can the Jets Win a Second Straight Game?
The Jets in the last game faced off against the Nashville Predators and they scored five goals and that was enough for the victory. Adam Lowry had a strong game finishing with two assists. Connor Hellebuyck was in goal and he saved 26 of the 28 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings, they weren’t as good and they scored only two goals while the defense gave up four goals.
The Jets are averaging 3.62 goals while their defense is giving up 2.52 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Opponents are only shooting 8.66 percent and they are going to need the defense to step up again in a big way here. Kyle Connor has scored 23 goals and added 30 assists so far this season. Connor Hellebuyck is expected to get the start in goal he sits with a 25-6-2 record and he is giving up 2.09 goals per game.
Jets vs Kings Prediction
I have some major concerns about the mental state of this LA team right now with everything going on at home, and that is going to be a big key here. The Jets’ defense is giving up only 2.52 goals per game and they are going to really step up in a major way again here. The Kings’ offense is going to struggle to get any sort of offense going, and Winnipeg will end up cruising here. Back the Jets on the money line to cash here.