Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

9 months ago

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In this highly anticipated NHL matchup, the Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Minnesota Wild at home on January 3, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed form recently, with each winning 2 of their last 5 matches.

The Los Angeles Kings will look to capitalize on their home advantage as they aim to secure another victory. With odds of 2.27 in their favor, the Kings have a 43.1% probability of winning according to our model. Their recent performances have showcased solid defensive tactics and efficient goal-scoring capabilities.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Wild will not go down without a fight. With odds of 2.75 for an away win, they have a 35% chance of emerging victorious. The Wild will rely on their offensive playmaking and quick transitions to put pressure on the Kings’ defense.

With both teams displaying strengths and weaknesses in equal measure, this match is set to be a thrilling and closely contested encounter. It is shaping up to be a battle of tactics and strategy, where anything can happen on the ice.

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Los Angeles
42.4%

Draw
22.4%

Minnesota
35.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Minnesota Wild: 3.35% Los Angeles Kings: 2.45%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.27	4.4	2.75
	2.25	4.14	2.69

Latest Results

29.12.25 Colorado Avalanche – Los Angeles Kings – 5:2
27.12.25 Los Angeles Kings – Anaheim Ducks – 6:1
23.12.25 Los Angeles Kings – Seattle Kraken – 2:3
22.12.25 Los Angeles Kings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:3
18.12.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Los Angeles Kings – 1:2

31.12.25 San Jose Sharks – Minnesota Wild – 4:3 penalties
29.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
27.12.25 Winnipeg Jets – Minnesota Wild – 3:4 OT
23.12.25 Minnesota Wild – Nashville Predators – 2:3 OT
21.12.25 Minnesota Wild – Colorado Avalanche – 1:5

Facts

A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 2.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

Los Angeles may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 61:54. (average 3.1:2.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Los Angeles won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 25:16. (average 2.8:1.8).

Latest Head To Head

13.10.25 Minnesota Wild – Los Angeles Kings – 4:3 penalties
17.03.25 Minnesota Wild – Los Angeles Kings – 3:1
07.12.24 Los Angeles Kings – Minnesota Wild – 4:1
05.11.24 Minnesota Wild – Los Angeles Kings – 1:5
15.04.24 Los Angeles Kings – Minnesota Wild – 1:3

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	39	27	3	7	2	159:88	67
2	Dallas Stars	40	21	4	7	8	140:109	57
3	Minnesota Wild	41	17	7	7	10	129:108	55
4	Edmonton Oilers	41	15	5	6	15	137:138	46
5	Vegas Golden Knights	38	13	4	11	10	119:119	45
6	Anaheim Ducks	40	13	8	3	16	137:141	45
7	San Jose Sharks	40	11	9	3	17	124:139	43
8	Los Angeles Kings	38	11	5	9	13	99:102	41
9	Nashville Predators	39	13	5	4	17	113:129	40
10	Calgary Flames	40	14	4	4	18	108:117	40
11	Seattle Kraken	37	11	5	7	14	95:111	39
12	Utah Mammoth	40	13	5	3	19	119:116	39
13	St. Louis Blues	41	15	0	8	18	101:143	38
14	Chicago Blackhawks	39	12	2	7	18	108:127	35
15	Vancouver Canucks	39	10	6	3	20	112:136	35
16	Winnipeg Jets	38	13	2	4	19	108:116	34

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Carolina Hurricanes	39	15	9	3	12	130:115	51
2	Detroit Red Wings	41	17	7	3	14	127:130	51
3	Tampa Bay Lightning	39	18	5	3	13	130:104	49
4	Montreal Canadiens	39	13	8	6	12	130:131	48
5	New York Islanders	40	15	7	4	14	114:110	48
6	Philadelphia Flyers	39	13	7	7	12	119:114	47
7	Washington Capitals	40	19	2	5	14	130:114	47
8	Buffalo Sabres	39	15	6	4	14	124:121	46
9	Florida Panthers	39	18	3	3	15	126:124	45
10	New Jersey Devils	40	14	7	2	17	109:120	44
11	Boston Bruins	41	15	6	2	18	130:134	44
12	Pittsburgh Penguins	38	15	2	9	12	122:123	43
13	New York Rangers	42	12	7	5	18	109:116	43
14	Toronto Maple Leafs	39	14	4	6	15	128:129	42
15	Ottawa Senators	38	13	5	5	15	125:124	41
16	Columbus Blue Jackets	39	10	7	6	16	118:131	40

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.77%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.12%)

4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.64%)

5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (8%)

6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.81%)

7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.66%)

8. Washington Capitals: 17.5 (4.69%)

9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.35%)

10. New Jersey Devils: 26 (3.16%)

11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.45%)

12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2%)

13. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

18. Winnipeg Jets: 71 (1.16%)

19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

20. New York Islanders: 91 (0.9%)

21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

22. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.54%)

23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 163.5 (0.5%)

24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.47%)

25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 226 (0.36%)

26. Calgary Flames: 251 (0.33%)

27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

28. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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