Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Kings

The Minnesota Wild meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Monday, January 5.

There is -106 on offer when it comes to the Wild on the Moneyline and we’re expecting the visitors to beat the Kings. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings went head-to-head at Crypto.com Arena two nights ago, with the Kings winning 5-4 (SO).

The Kings had 25 shots on goal and the goals were shared around between four players including Adrian Kempe. The Wild fired 25 shots on goal, with Brock Faber being on target along with three of his teammates.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been six Kings wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-9-6	2.7	.906	3
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-9	2.6	.900	2
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have been giving up 2.6 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.1%.

Kirill Kaprizov is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Matthew Boldy recording 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 3.14 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Kings have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 28.7 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.1%.

The top points scorer is Corey Perry with 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, while Andrei Kuzmenko is next best after registering 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.67 GAA with a .907 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Minnesota Wild to claim a victory. They should be able to win this NHL clash and you can get the road team at a juicy -106.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Wild vs Kings stats:

• Wild have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Wild have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Kings have lost 14 of their last 20 games at home.

Wild Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.5% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quinton Byfield Over 1.5 Shots -189

Quinton Byfield (Kings) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 9 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -189 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 5 - 2 Kings

We’re going for the Wild at +1700 to secure a 5-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Kings

1-0

Wild

+4000

Kings

+4000

2-0

Wild

+4000

Kings

+4000

2-1

Wild

+1150

Kings

+1200

3-0

Wild

+2500

Kings

+2900

3-1

Wild

+1600

Kings

+1700

3-2

Wild

+750

Kings

+800

4-0

Wild

+3400

Kings

+4000

4-1

Wild

+1400

Kings

+1600

4-2

Wild

+1500

Kings

+1600

4-3

Wild

+1050

Kings

+1100

5-0

Wild

+6600

Kings

+8000

5-1

Wild

+2400

Kings

+2900

5-2

Wild

+1700

Kings

+2000

5-3

Wild

+2500

Kings

+2800

5-4

Wild

+2400

Kings

+2400

6-0

Wild

+10000

Kings

+12500

6-1

Wild

+5500

Kings

+7500

6-2

Wild

+3300

Kings

+4000

6-3

Wild

+3300

Kings

+4000

6-4

Wild

+5500

Kings

+6000

6-5

Wild

+6000

Kings

+6000

7-1

Wild

+10000

Kings

+12500

7-2

Wild

+9000

Kings

+11000

7-3

Wild

+6600

Kings

+7500

7-4

Wild

+7500

Kings

+9000

7-5

Wild

+12500

Kings

+13000

7-6

Wild

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-4

Wild

+13000

Kings

+14000

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Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings 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.

We’re seeing Los Angeles Kings priced up at -102 for a victory, with Minnesota Wild trading at -118. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 54% chance of success.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -102.

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Moneyline

Wild

-118

Kings

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+130

Tie

+310

Kings

+170

Puck Line

Wild -1.5

+210

Kings +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-120

Over 5.5

-102

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Minnesota Wild Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 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 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.2
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.7
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 5

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