Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks - NHL
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Prediction:
Under 5.5 goals hitting.
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by Stephen Abiola | in NHL Picks
The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings will face off at the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated Western Conference clash. The Wild are hoping to climb the ranks as they push for a playoff spot after an depressing 2024-25 campaign. Last season, they missed the playoffs by a narrow margin, finishing 6th in the Central Division with 87 points. Defensive struggles were evident, as they conceded 263 goals—one of the highest totals in the conference. If Minnesota wants to turn things around, they must shore up their defense while getting more offensive production outside of Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello.
Meanwhile, the Kings have remained one of the more consistent teams in the Western Conference. They finished third last season with 99 points and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Known for their structured defense and disciplined play, Los Angeles has continued that trend this season, relying on the veteran leadership of Anže Kopitar and Drew Doughty, along with key contributions from Kevin Fiala. They’ve also benefited from strong goaltending, keeping them competitive in close matchups. The Kings’ ability to control the pace and limit scoring opportunities has made them a tough team to break down.
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6
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105 | 1356 | 43 | 24 | +48 |
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12
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97 | 3142 | 33 | 30 | -11 |
Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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Feb 28, 2025 - NHL
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Mar 17, 2025 - NHL
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2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Mar 7, 2025 - NHL
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Feb 1, 2025 - NHL
Jan 30, 2025 - NHL
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Mar 17, 2025 - NHL
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Feb 26, 2025 - NHL
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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Jan 1, 2025 - NHL
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Mar 17, 2025 - NHL
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Feb 1, 2025 - NHL
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Minnesota Wild against Los Angeles Kings : Head to Head (H2H)
40 %
60 %
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Dec 7, 2024 - NHL
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Players list
F. Gustavsson
M. Fleury
J. Middleton
D. Chisholm
B. Faber
J. Spurgeon
Z. Bogosian
J. Merrill
J. Brazeau
V. Hinostroza
Y. Trenin
M. Rossi
M. Boldy
F. Gaudreau
D. Shore
B. Gaunce
G. Nyquist
M. Johansson
M. Zuccarello
R. Hartman
D. Kuemper
D. Rittich
M. Anderson
J. Spence
D. Doughty
J. Edmundson
V. Gavrikov
B. Clarke
A. Kopitar
T. Moore
T. Jeannot
W. Foegele
A. Laferriere
S. Helenius
Q. Byfield
A. Turcotte
A. Kuzmenko
K. Fiala
A. Kempe
P. Danault
Most goals and assists
Minnesota Wild
Los Angeles Kings
M. Boldy
(32 Goals)
A. Kempe
(39 Goals)
M. Boldy
(48 Assists)
A. Kopitar
(53 Assists)
Minnesota Wild - Los Angeles Kings Key Points
- Los Angeles had a 22-15-4 road record last season.
- Minnesota posted a 19-18-4 home record last season.
- The Kings have won five of their last seven games against the Wild.
- Five of the last eight meetings between these teams have hit the under 5.5 goals.
Our Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
Minnesota must take advantage of home ice and start strong against a disciplined Kings team. The Wild have struggled in tight defensive battles, and their inability to close out games late has been a recurring issue. Meanwhile, the Kings continue to be a strong road team, and their defensive stability gives them an edge in this matchup. Given Minnesota’s inconsistency and the Kings’ ability to grind out results, we expect a low-scoring affair. Our prediction for Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings: Under 5.5 goals hitting.
Prediction:
Under 5.5 goals hitting.
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