by Rod Pearson
Monday, Nov 04, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Venue: Xcel Energy Center, St Paul, MN
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Kings +136, Wild -162; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Kings +135, Wild -160; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Kings +135, Wild -160; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 6-3-3 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Minnesota Wild: 8-1-2 (2nd place, Central Division)
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Los Angeles Kings: 5-3-2 last 10
Minnesota Wild: 7-1-2 last 10
Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with 15 points, a 6-3-3 record overall, and they are 3-3-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Chicago Blackhawks in their last game, losing that one at home 4-3 in a shootout, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Nashville Predators still to be played on Monday night. In their game against the Blackhawks, Alex Laferriere led the team in goals scored with 2 while Phillip Danault scored 1 goal for them in that one. Kevin Fiala led the team in assists with 2 while Brandt Clarke and Adrian Kempe each led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Darcy Kuemper was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 21 shots with 18 saves and a .857 save percentage. Their offense has scored 39 goals this season averaging 3.3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 40 goals against them allowing 3.3 goals per game.
The Wild are entering this game with 18 points, a 8-1-2 record overall, and they are 3-0-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in their last game, winning that one at home 2-1 in overtime. Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Jared Spurgeon led the team in assists in that game with 2 while Jonas Brodin, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Mats Zuccarello each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Filip Gustavsson was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 28 shots with 27 saves and a .964 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 41 goals this season averaging 3.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 28 goals against them allowing 2.5 goals per game.
Kings vs Wild Prediction
The current betting odds have the Wild listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Wild have looked great in their games this season with their 8-1-2 record overall which has them right near the top of their division in the West. They have looked great on home ice too with their 3-0-1 home record. Meanwhile, the Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 6-3-3 record overall which has them right near the top of their division in the West. The Kings haven't looked great lately though, coming off a shootout loss to one of the worst teams in the NHL in their last one. They are also in a bad situation here since they are playing on a back-to-back with a game against Nashville still to be played, and they are on the road for both games too. The Wild have looked a lot better lately and they have a ton of momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row. They just beat a good Leafs team at home in OT in their last one and they have had more rest for this game too. The Wild have been the better team this season, but they also have the home advantage here and are in the better situation with rest. The best way to place a bet here is on the Wild to win this game.
Kings Wild Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Wild 4 Kings 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 98-87 (-9.4 units) on the moneyline in all games. 28-40 (-4.7 units) on the moneyline as an underdog. 36-47 (-11.1 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 16-10 UNDER in November games.
Minnesota Wild: 72-41 (+13.3 units) on the moneyline as a favorite. 30-18 (+9.7 units) on the moneyline off a home win. 81-60 (+11.2 units) on the moneyline against poor power play killing teams - opp score on over 17.5% of chances. 25-15 UNDER after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: D. Doughty (D) Out - Ankle. A. Kaliyev (RW) Out - Clavicle.
Minnesota Wild: T. Grosenick (G) Out For Season - Knee.
Notable Quotes
"He's had a good start point-wise for sure. He's taken some risk that's helped him get those points, he's taken some risk that's cost us the other way, which don't always go in the column quite as much, so I'm just really cautious with that. He's a good offensive player, there's no question, he just has to play a complete game.” - Jim Hiller on Brandt Clarke this season.
"I feel like coming into the year that this was going to be a process with the kill. We spent a lot of time on it in training camp. We continue to spend a lot of time on it, but it all comes down to the discipline of details. We don't have to get into every goal against but to me, in the penalty kill of all situations, the structure is critical, because you only have four guys.” - John Hynes after his team’s win against the Leafs in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Alex Turcotte
C Anze Kopitar
RW Adrian Kempe
LD Mikey Anderson
RD Jordan Spence
G Darcy Kuemper
Minnesota Wild
LW Kirill Kaprizov
C Marco Rossi
RW Mats Zuccarello
LD Jacob Middleton
RD Brock Faber
G Filip Gustavsson
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: A. Kopitar (13)
Goals: A. Laferriere (8)
Assists: B. Clarke (10)
GAA: D. Rittich (3.09)
Minnesota Wild
Points: K. Kaprizov (21)
Goals: K. Kaprizov (7)
Assists: K. Kaprizov (14)
GAA: F. Gustavsson (2.12)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (2nd season)
Minnesota Wild: John Hynes (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
