Winnipeg Jets (28-12-2) vs Los Angeles Kings (23-10-5)
Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Canada Life Centre)
Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets -122 / Los Angeles Kings +102 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+, FDSNW, TSN3
The Los Angeles Kings and the Winnipeg Jets meet Friday in NHL action from the Canada Life Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Recap
The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to add on their 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last time out to improve to 23-10-5 on the year. After this game, the Kings will take on the Flames, Oilers, and Canucks.
Kings Win 4th In A Row
Anze Kopitar leads the Kings with 39 points including 12 goals and 27 assists while Alex Laferriere has 26 points with 13 goals. Adrian Kempe has 37 points with a team-high 19 goals and 18 assists while Brandt Clarke has 21 points with 18 assists. Kevin Fiala has 22 points with 14 goals and Warren Foegele has 23 points with 11 goals and 12 assists. Darcy Kuemper has gone 11-2-5 so far this season with a 2.22 GAA and a .920 save percentage in goal for the Kings so far this season. David Rittich is 11-8 with a 2.55 GAA and an .887 save percentage while Erik Portillo has a 1.02 GAA and a .966 save percentage as well on the year.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last seven games following a home win.
- The Jets have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against the Jets.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Winnipeg Jets Recap
The Winnipeg Jets come into this game looking to add on to their 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators last time out to sit at 28-12-2 on the year. After this game, Winnipeg will face the Avs, Canucks, Kraken, Flames, and Utah.
Jets Looking To Build Momentum
Kyle Connor leads the Jets with 53 points including 23 goals and 30 assists. Nikolaj Ehlers has 34 points with 12 goals and 22 assists while Mark Scheifele also has 48 points with a team-high 23 goals and 25 assists. Josh Morrissey has 38 points with a team-high 33 assists, while Neal Pionk has 28 points with 23 assists. Gabe Vilardi has 37 points with 19 goals and 18 assists as well on the year. In goal for Winnipeg, Connor Hellebuyck is 25-6-2 with a 2.08 GAA and a .926 save percentage on the year while Eric Comrie is 3-6 with a 3.05 GAA and a .904 save percentage.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The home team has won each of the Kings' last six games.
- The Kings have lost four of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a home win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in three of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Jets' last eight games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings' last four games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Kings vs. Jets Prediction
I’m leaning towards Winnipeg at home. The Kings are rolling but they could be a bit rusty after such a long layoff that was of course unintended because of the tragic wildfires in California right now. Winnipeg plays their best hockey to begin with at home and the Kings are in the same boat as they’ve been one of the best home teams in the NHL as well this season. I just think that the Jets are in the better position and this is a decent price with them at home so give me Winnipeg here.
Chris’s Pick Winnipeg -122
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
