Los Angeles Kings (38-24-11) vs. Winnipeg Jets (44-24-6)
April 1, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Winnipeg Jets -128 / Los Angeles Kings +104; Over/Under: +5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Jets vs Kings betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Monday, April 1st at the Canada Life Centre. We will take a look at:
-The Los Angeles Kings recent form and recent player performance
-The Winnipeg Jets recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Kings and Jets
Jets Coming off Disappointing Loss
The Jets really didn’t look good in the last game against the Ottawa Senators, and they were defeated 3-2. Mark Schiefele had a strong game, scoring a goal. The Jets on the season are averaging 3.03 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.47 goals per game. The offense on the season is ranked 19th, while the defense is ranked 2nd. Schefiele has been the top player, scoring 23 goals and adding 42 assists.
Kings Defense Looks to Bounce Back
The Kings in the last game faced off against the Calgary Flames and they were defeated 4-2. Nazem Kardi had a strong game, scoring a goal and adding an assist. The defense is going to need to be better than they were in the last game. The Kings are averaging 3.07 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.6 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league, while the defense is ranked 3rd. The Kings will take on the Kraken after this one.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The Jets have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Jets’ last seven games.
- The Jets have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last 10 games.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Jets.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 12 of the Kings’ last 13 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last four games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 18 of the Kings’ last 19 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Jets vs Kings Betting Prediction
The Kings defense struggled in the last game, and it will struggle again here. The Jets defense is giving up only 2.577 goals per game, and their defense will step up here. The Jets’ offense will score at least three goals against the Kings offense and that will be the difference here as the Jets are going to get the job done with ease. Back the Jets. This is one of my favorite plays on the board for Monday.
