The Los Angeles Kings and the Winnipeg Jets meet Friday in NHL action from the Canada Life Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jets vs Kings Prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Recap
The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-3 OT loss at the hands of San Jose last time out to sit at 18-14-10 this season. After this game, the Kings will head on the road for a game against Edmonton.
Kings Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 34 points including 15 goals and 19 assists while Quinton Byfield has 24 points with 6 goals and 18 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 31 points with 16 goals and 15 assists while Corey Perry has 21 points with 9 goals and 12 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 19 points with 5 goals and 14 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 21 points with 6 goals and 15 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 16 points with 14 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 19 points with 10 goals and 9 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 12-7-7 with a 2.38 GAA and a .910 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 6-6-3 with a 2.70 GAA and a .901 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Jets have lost each of their last 11 games.
- The Kings have won four of their last five games against the Jets.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against the Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last five games against the Jets.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in five of the Kings’ last six games against the Jets.
Winnipeg Jets Recap
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to rebound from a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday to sit at 15-22-5 this season. After this game, Winnipeg will take on New Jersey at home.
Jets Drop Another One
Kyle Connor leads the Jets in scoring with 51 points coming with a team-high 21 goals and a team-high 30 assists while Mark Scheifele has 50 points with 20 goals and 30 assists. Gabe Vilardi has 37 points with 17 goals and 20 assists while Josh Morrissey has 34 points with 7 goals and 27 assists. Nino Niederreiter has 15 points with 6 goals and 9 assists as well on the year. Connor Hellebuyck has gone 9-12-4 with a 2.63 GAA and a .901 save percentage in goal for Winnipeg while Eric Comrie is 6-9-1 with a 3.49 GAA and an .880 save percentage this season.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Kings have lost five of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Jets have won four of their last five games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 15 of the Kings’ last 16 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Vilardi has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between the Kings and Jets have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Jets vs Kings Prediction
I’m on the Kings here. The Jets just can’t get out of their own way as the losses continue to pile up. Until the Jets get it figured out, it’s hard to feel good about where this team is at, and I think that it’s going to be problematic once again here. The Kings have been better on the road this season, and I think they scoop a road win here. Give me Los Angeles.