Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Jets

The Los Angeles Kings go up against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, January 9.

The best wager could be taking the Kings to simply beat the Jets. Our prediction can be taken at odds of -139 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Los Angeles Kings were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to San Jose Sharks by a 4-3 (OT) scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. Alex Laferriere, Alex Turcotte and Kevin Fiala scored one goal each.

Winnipeg Jets were defeated last time out, making it eleven losses on the spin. Canada Life Centre saw them beaten 4-3 at home to Edmonton Oilers. Josh Morrissey, Kyle Connor and Tanner Pearson each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Kings who came out on top when they last played the Jets. At Crypto.com Arena, a 3-0 win was recorded. The Kings have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-13-12	2.7	.897	2
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Eric Comrie (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-1	2.9	.897	0
23/24	2-7-0	3.69	.874	0

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have given up 3.1 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.3%.

Kevin Fiala is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Alex Laferriere recording 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.45 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Jets have 7 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 25.1 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.7%.

The top points scorer is Kyle Connor with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Mark Scheifele is next in line after registering 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 3.14 GAA with a .873 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for Los Angeles Kings to triumph in this NHL clash. The visitors have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -139 makes lots of appeal.

The hockey predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NHL stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Kings vs Jets stats:

• Jets have lost their last 11 games.
• Jets have lost 17 of their last 20 games.
• Jets have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Kings.

Kings Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you want bigger odds about LA Kings, then there are a number of alternative props and game lines including the Puck Line, Winning Margin and 3-Way Moneyline.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyle Connor Over 2.5 Shots -154

Kyle Connor (Jets) has recorded Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -154.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 5 - 3 Jets

An exciting bet could be a 5-3 victory in favor of the Kings at odds of +2200. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Jets

1-0

Kings

+4500

Jets

+4500

2-0

Kings

+4000

Jets

+4500

2-1

Kings

+1200

Jets

+1300

3-0

Kings

+2500

Jets

+3500

3-1

Kings

+1500

Jets

+1900

3-2

Kings

+750

Jets

+850

4-0

Kings

+3300

Jets

+5000

4-1

Kings

+1300

Jets

+1900

4-2

Kings

+1400

Jets

+1800

4-3

Kings

+1000

Jets

+1150

5-0

Kings

+5500

Jets

+9000

5-1

Kings

+2200

Jets

+3400

5-2

Kings

+1500

Jets

+2200

5-3

Kings

+2200

Jets

+2900

5-4

Kings

+2200

Jets

+2400

6-0

Kings

+9000

Jets

+14000

6-1

Kings

+5000

Jets

+9000

6-2

Kings

+2900

Jets

+4500

6-3

Kings

+2900

Jets

+4000

6-4

Kings

+5000

Jets

+6000

6-5

Kings

+5500

Jets

+6000

7-1

Kings

+8000

Jets

+14000

7-2

Kings

+7500

Jets

+12000

7-3

Kings

+5500

Jets

+8000

7-4

Kings

+7000

Jets

+9000

7-5

Kings

+11000

Jets

+13000

7-6

Kings

+13000

Jets

+14000

8-4

Kings

+12000

Jets

+15000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Los Angeles Kings are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -133 about them triumphing means a 57% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Winnipeg Jets are least likely to win at +112.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -115.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Kings

-133

Jets

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+110

Tie

+310

Jets

+205

Puck Line

Kings -1.5

+184

Jets +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

As an alternative to the team props and game lines, check out the player and goalie props that are available. These can be a fantastic alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The top gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 3.6

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