In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Wild Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Preview
The Wild have a 1-1 record this season, and are 1-1 ATS and 1-1 in over/under. They have a 1-0 home record and are coming off a 4-7 home defeat by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Offensively, the Wild are averaging 4.50 goals per game and are scoring 45.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.50 goals per game and are killing 80% of their opponent’s power plays. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 6 points, two goals and 4 assists.
Jesper Wallstedt is likely in net for the Wild, and he had a 0-2 record last season, with 4.09 GAA and .843 SV%.
Los Angeles Kings Preview
The Kings have a 1-1 record this season, and are 1-1 ATS and 1-1 in over/under. They have a 1-0 road record and are coming off a 2-3 road defeat against the Winnipeg Jets. Offensively, the Kings are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 20% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 4.00 goals per game and are killing 75% of their opponent’s power plays. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 3 points, one goal and two assists.
Darcy Kuemper is likely in net for the Kings, and he has a 0-12 record, with 3.63 GAA and .860 SV%.
Los Angeles Kings @ Minnesota Wild Betting Trends: October 13, 2025
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Kings have lost seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Wild have won six of their last eight home games against the Kings following a loss.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Kings’ last five games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Wild’s last nine games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Wild have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Kings’ last nine night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Wild’s last seven games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 games as underdogs.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has recorded at least one point in 38 of his last 43 appearances with the Wild as favorites.
- Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in seven of the Wild’s last eight night games.
- Matthew Boldy has recorded at least one assist in four of the Wild’s last five games as home favorites.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last six games against the Wild.
- Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in three of the Kings’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Phillip Danault has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Kings’ last eight road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (45.45%).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T2nd in the league for goals per game this season (4.50).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (56).
Kings vs Wild Prediction
The Kings were 2-1 in their three meetings against the Wild last season, with both teams being tied 1-1 wins in their two meetings in Minnesota. The Wild won by 3-1 and the Kings by 5-1. The Kings are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Wild, and both teams are tied 3-3 wins in their last 6 meetings in Minnesota. Under is 3-0-1 in their last 4 meetings.
In this Kings vs Wild Prediction, the Wild are coming as -120 home favorites. Both teams have one win and one loss this season, and are coming off defeats in their previous games. The Wild are looking electric offensively so far, with 4.5 goals per game and a 45.4 PP%, and are facing a struggling LA defense, that allows 4 goals per game, with Kuemper struggling so far. Both teams have 8 and 7 average total goals this season, and I like this game to go over the 5.5 goal mark.