The Minnesota Wild will take on the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action on Tuesday (November 8).
The Wild have not played well so far this season and have lost the majority of their games. They are placed fifth in the Western Conference Central Division.
The Kings, meanwhile, have been average so far this season. They are placed third in the Eastern Conference Pacific Division.
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Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Odds
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Match Details
Fixture: Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings
Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 2022; 10:30 pm EDT
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Key Stats
The Wild have done decently this season while scoring with three goals scored per game on average. The duo of Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello have been involved in the majority of the offense with 25 goal contributions. They are likely to play an important role in this game too.
The defense has not been at its best with over 3.5 goals conceded per game this season. The goaltenders had a lot of work to do. Even though they did decently, they still could not lower the deficit caused by the poor defense.
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The Kings have scored 48 goals in 114 games, averaging more than three goals per game. Both Gabriel Vilardi and Kevin Fiala have been involved in 28 goals and have played a crucial role on offense for the Kings.
The defense of the team has been one of the poorest in the league with over 50 goals conceded in 14 games. They have allowed an average of 31 shots per game. Though the goaltenders have done well individually, it is still not enough to keep them at bay from losses.
Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Prediction
The Wild have played well and are 9-2 in their last 11 games following a home loss of three or more goals. They have played well against teams from the Pacific division with nine wins in the last 11 games. They have won five times in the last seven meetings between the two.
The Kings have won 23 of their last 31 games against a team with a losing record and are Kings are 6-2 in their last eight Tuesday games. They go into the game with a win and have a better chance of winning this game.
Prediction: Take Kings, ML (-110)
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