The Los Angeles Kings (36-20-9, riding a five-game winning streak) visit the Minnesota Wild (37-25-5) at Xcel Energy Center. The game on Monday, March 17 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will capture the win in Monday's game.
The Wild have put up a 3-6-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 16 total goals (seven power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 29.2%) while allowing 28 goals to their opponents.
Kings vs. Wild Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Wild 4, Kings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (+129)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 5-9-14 in overtime contests as part of a 36-20-9 overall record.
- Los Angeles is 13-3-6 (32 points) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the 11 times this season the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-8-2 record, good for four points.
- Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in 19 games this season (6-8-5 record, 17 points).
- The Kings have scored three or more goals 31 times, and are 29-0-2 in those games (to register 60 points).
- In the 20 games when Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 15-4-1 to record 31 points.
- In the 36 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 20-11-5 (45 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 24 games, going 13-8-3 to record 29 points.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a record of 37-25-5 this season and are 8-5-13 in overtime contests.
- Minnesota has earned 27 points (12-5-3) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- Across the 19 games this season the Wild finished with only one goal, they have earned eight points.
- Minnesota has five points (2-4-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Wild have earned 66 points in their 37 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Minnesota has recorded a single power-play goal in 26 games and picked up 32 points with a record of 15-9-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 16-6-2 (34 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 42 times this season, and earned 45 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.83 | Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| 2nd | 2.55 | Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 11th |
| 19th | 27.9 | Shots | 27.3 | 23rd |
| 2nd | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| 28th | 15.23% | Power Play % | 20.47% | 21st |
| 5th | 82.45% | Penalty Kill % | 71.18% | 30th |
Kings vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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