Kings vs. Wild: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Los Angeles Kings (43-26-11) have -166 moneyline odds to win when they host the Minnesota Wild (38-32-10), who have +140 odds, on Monday, April 15 at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Catch the action on ESPN as the Kings and the Wild square off.

Kings vs. Wild Game Info & Odds

  • When: Monday, April 15, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Favorite: Kings (-166)
  • Underdog: Wild (+140)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Kings and Wild Betting Trends

  • Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 41 of 80 games this season.
  • Minnesota has played 44 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • These teams score 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game’s over/under.
  • These two teams surrender a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
  • The Kings have put together a 33-23 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • This season the Wild have won 11 of the 42 games, or 26.2%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Kings Stats & Insights

  • The Kings’ 3.1 average goals per game add up to 248 total, which makes them the 17th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Kings have been one of the best units in NHL competition, giving up 203 goals to rank third.
  • With a +45 goal differential, they’re ranked 10th-best in the NHL.
  • The Kings connect on 9.7% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.
  • The Kings have shut out opponents seven times. As a team, they are averaging 18.9 hits and 15.6 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their last 10 games, the Kings are 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 3.0 goals-per-game average (30 total) over that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Kings have allowed 2.4 goals per game (24 total) in those 10 outings.

Wild Stats & Insights

  • The Wild have scored 242 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 21st in the league.
  • The Wild have given up 3.2 goals per game, 255 total, which ranks 20th among NHL teams.
  • Their 18th-ranked goal differential is -13.
  • The Wild are shooting 10% (17th in the league).
  • The Wild have shut out their opponent six times this season.
  • In the last 10 contests, the Wild are 4-4-2 (60.0% of possible points).
  • They have scored 29 goals during that time.
  • On the defensive end, the Wild have given up 3.1 goals per game (31 total) in those 10 outings.

Kings Key Players to Watch

  • A top contributor this season for Los Angeles, Adrian Kempe has scored 73 points in 75 games (27 goals and 46 assists).
  • Kevin Fiala is another top contributor for Los Angeles with 72 points (0.9 per game), scoring 29 goals and adding 43 assists.
  • In 52 games, Cam Talbot has a record of 26-19-6. He has conceded 123 goals (2.46 goals against average) and has recorded 1326 saves.

Kings Player Props

  • Adrian Kempe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
  • Adrian Kempe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Kevin Fiala Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
  • Kevin Fiala Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)

Wild Key Players to Watch

  • Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov has recorded 49 assists and 44 goals in 73 games, good for 93 points.
  • Matthew Boldy’s 66 points this season, including 28 goals and 38 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Minnesota.
  • Filip Gustavsson has a 19-17-5 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (46th in the league). In 44 games, he has 1130 saves, and has conceded 128 goals (3.1 goals against average).

Wild Player Props

  • Matthew Boldy Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
  • Matthew Boldy Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145, Under Odds: -190)

Kings vs. Wild Injuries

  • Kings: Carl Grundstrom: Lower Body (Out), Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season), Anze Kopitar: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Wild: Sam Hentges: Undisclosed (Out), Marcus Foligno: Undisclosed (Out For Season), Jared Spurgeon: Hip/Back (Out For Season), Mats Zuccarello: Personal (Questionable), Frederick Gaudreau: Personal (Questionable)

Kings vs. Wild Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Kings (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Kings 4 – Wild 2

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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