The LA Kings (7-3-3) visit the Minnesota Wild (8-1-2) Tuesday. Puck drop from Xcel Energy Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Wild odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; LA won 2-1 last season
LA got back in the win column with a 3-0 victory at the Nashville Predators Monday as a +132 underdog. RW Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist in the win.
Minnesota has won 3 games in a row after taking down the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in OT Sunday as a -118 home favorite. LW Matt Boldy and RW Ryan Hartman each found the back of the net in the victory.
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Kings at Wild odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:13 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Wild -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-175) | Wild -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Kings at Wild projected goalies
Darcy Kuemper (4-0-3, 2.67 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Filip Gustavsson (6-1-1, 2.12 GAA, .924 SV%)
Kuemper has been solid for the Kings this season; his 4 wins are tied for 12th-best in the NHL. His GAA (18th) and SV% (T-30th) are above average as well. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 4 starts and in 6 of 7 games this season.
Gustavsson has been among the NHL’s premier goalies this season. His 6 wins are tied for second-best, his GAA is third-best, and his SV% is fourth-best. He has been a large part of Minnesota’s success this season. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of his 8 games.
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Kings at Wild picks and predictions
Prediction
Wild 3, King 2
Moneyline
BET WILD (-160).
While there is not a lot of value on the Wild in this matchup, they have won 7 of their last 8 games, including 2 straight at home.
The Kings have dropped 2 of their last 4 games and are 1-2 in their last 3 oin the road. This matchup features 2 of the best teams in the NHL and should remain close throughout.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is better value on Wild ML. However, 6 of their last 7 wins have come by 2 or more goals, so a sprinkle on Minnesota -1.5 (+145) may be worth a second look
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6 (-105).
Tuesday night’s matchup features 2 top goalies, which will hurt the Over. The Kings have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 5 of their last 9 games, including Monday’s shutout, while the Wild have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of their last 9.
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