Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Wild

The Los Angeles Kings meet the Minnesota Wild in this NHL matchup at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Monday, October 13. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

When the Kings and the Wild go head-to-head, there is -120 on offer that Over 5.5 are scored in total. This represents great value.

Los Angeles Kings lost on the road in their previous game. Winnipeg Jets won 3-2 at Canada Life Centre. Mikey Anderson and Adrian Kempe scored one goal apiece.

Minnesota Wild lost when they last took to the ice. At Xcel Energy Center, they were turned over 7-4 at home to Columbus Blue Jackets. Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals, with Matthew Boldy and Zeev Buium also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-1 victory was registered against the Kings at Xcel Energy Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Kings victories.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-14-13	2.7	.896	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-8-6	2.7	.911	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 28.2% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 4.4 goals from 32.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.7%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Anze Kopitar racking up 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.71 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

The Wild have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Kaprizov with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Matthew Boldy is next in line after registering 15 points, 8 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 2.62 GAA with a .907 SV%, including one shutout.

Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Explore our best Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We think betting odds of -120 are really generous when it comes to going over on the total line. The two teams can combine to keep the scoreboard ticking over in this NHL clash.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Key Kings vs Wild stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Kings games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wild games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wild games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Over 2.5 Shots -145

Matt Boldy (Wild) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -145.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 3 - 6 Wild

A 6-3 win in favor of the Wild can be backed at odds of +3500. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Wild

1-0

Kings

+4500

Wild

+4500

2-0

Kings

+4000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Kings

+1300

Wild

+1300

3-0

Kings

+2800

Wild

+2900

3-1

Kings

+1700

Wild

+1700

3-2

Kings

+800

Wild

+850

4-0

Kings

+3500

Wild

+4000

4-1

Kings

+1500

Wild

+1500

4-2

Kings

+1500

Wild

+1600

4-3

Kings

+1100

Wild

+1100

5-0

Kings

+6600

Wild

+7000

5-1

Kings

+2400

Wild

+2500

5-2

Kings

+1700

Wild

+1800

5-3

Kings

+2500

Wild

+2500

5-4

Kings

+2200

Wild

+2400

6-0

Kings

+10000

Wild

+11000

6-1

Kings

+5500

Wild

+6600

6-2

Kings

+3300

Wild

+3500

6-3

Kings

+3300

Wild

+3500

6-4

Kings

+5500

Wild

+5500

6-5

Kings

+5500

Wild

+6000

7-0

Kings

+5500

Wild

+14000

7-1

Kings

+10000

Wild

+11000

7-2

Kings

+8000

Wild

+9000

7-3

Kings

+6000

Wild

+7000

7-4

Kings

+7500

Wild

+8000

7-5

Kings

+12000

Wild

+12500

7-6

Kings

+13000

Wild

+14000

8-2

Kings

+14000

Wild

+15000

8-3

Kings

+14000

Wild

+14000

8-4

Kings

+13000

Wild

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you want to bet on Minnesota Wild, then Moneyline odds of -102 are on offer, although Los Angeles Kings are a -118 chance. The sportsbooks give the home team a 51% chance of winning this game.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -122.

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Moneyline

Kings

-118

Wild

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+135

Tie

+330

Wild

+155

Puck Line

Kings -1.5

+210

Wild +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 33.4
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 28.4
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 3.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 19.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 29.3
• Giveaways: 12.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 34
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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