In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 15th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Kings recent form and recent player performance
- The Wild recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota
- Recent betting trends in games played between Los Angeles and Minnesota
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Los Angeles and Minnesota
Kings Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 43-26-11 this season after they defeated the Ducks by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Los Angeles had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored the last goal to pull away for the win. The Kings were out shot by a total of 29-28 and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. LA defeated Calgary by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to Anaheim, but did lose to the Ducks on the road prior to that. The Kings are scoring 3.10 goals per game and they are allowing 2.54 goals against per game, while going 22.5% on the power play and 85.1% on the penalty kill. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 27 goals, 46 assists, and 241 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Cam Talbot, who is 26-19-6 this year with a 2.46 goals against average and a .916 save percentage.
Wild Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 38-32-10 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Minnesota had their lead cut to 3-2 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals for the win. The Wild out shot San Jose by a total of 38-29 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota lost to Vegas by a score of 7-2 and Colorado by a score of 5-2 in the two games prior to San Jose, but did beat Chicago before that. The Wild are scoring 3.03 goals per game and they are allowing 3.19 goals against per game, while going 22.2% on the power play and 74.2% on the penalty kill. Kirill Kaprizov has led Minnesota with 44 goals, 49 assists, and 266 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Filip Gustavsson, who is 19-18-4 this year with a 3.11 goals against average and an .898 save percentage.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won each of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The Kings have won the second period in each of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
Minnesota Wild Team Facts
- The Wild have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Wild’s last six games.
- The favorites have won the third period in five of the Wild’s last six games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last four games as underdogs.
Kings vs Wild Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup already eliminated from postseason contention and they are only 18-18-4 on the road this season. LA has won five of their last six games and they are trying to hold onto the third spot in the Pacific, but the Golden Knights are in pursuit. The Kings have played very strong defense this season and they are 21-11-7 at home. LA has won the first two meetings with Minnesota by scores of 7-3 and 6-0, and I think we are going to see a similar result here. Take the Kings to win by at least two goals.