Los Angeles Kings - Minnesota Wild predictions and free betting tips [21/03/2024]

The Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota Wild are set to face off tomorrow morning in a regular season NHL match.

Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings are solidifying their positions in the Pacific Division, ranking third with 81 points following a recent 6:2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. This triumph allowed the team to leapfrog the Vegas Golden Knights by two points, having another 14 matches in hand. Interim coach Jim Hiller stressed the importance of the two points gained from the match, especially due to the spectacular performance of team captain Anže Kopitar, who bagged two goals and one assist in the second period, elevating his career total to 1199 points.

After beating the Blackhawks, the Kings have demonstrated their capability to emerge victorious in crucial games, regardless of their recent mix of wins and losses. Kevin Fiala has contributed significantly to the team's success, leading with 58 points, which includes 36 assists and 22 goals. The goaltending position is also strong with Cam Talbot, posting a 23-win to 16-loss record, and David Rittich with a 13-win to 6-loss ratio. In their upcoming matches, the Kings will continue their quest for top positions in the league table, where every game significantly influences the team's final playoff standing. The team's success will heavily depend on leaders such as Kopitar and Fiala, as well as the confident play from the goalies.

Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild are actively pursuing a playoff berth, embroiled in a fierce battle for the second spot in the Western Conference, three points behind Vegas Golden Knights. Their recent 4:0 win against the Anaheim Ducks was a significant feat, improving their standing due to the best run this season with 6 wins and 2 draws in eight matches. Kirill Kaprizov has played a leading role in the team's accomplishments and boasts a streak of 8 games in which he has scored 10 goals and made 4 assists. 

The team maintains a stable performance on offence, averaging 3.07 goals per game and allowing 3.18 goals. Their power play efficiency is at 21.7%, while penalty kill stands at 74.3%. Kaprizov continues to be the team's key player with 35 goals and 41 assists to his name. Every remaining game of the season is of paramount importance to the Minnesota Wild in their quest for playoff contention. The team is prepared to fight for every point on the path to the coveted goal.

Head-to-Head Meetings

In the last five encounters between Minnesota and Los Angeles, both teams have demonstrated tense competition with varying success. The last match on the 20th of October 2023 concluded in a comprehensive 7:3 win for Los Angeles. Both teams exchanged victories in the prior matches: on the 22nd of February 2023, Minnesota pulled off a 2:1 win, Los Angeles triumphed 1:0 on the 9th of November 2022, and Minnesota lost a high-scoring game 7:6 on the 16th of October 2022. In April 2022, Minnesota unleashed a 6:3 victory, proving that the history of these teams' confrontations is full of unexpected twists and thrilling moments.

Prediction for the Los Angeles Kings - Minnesota Wild Match

I'd reckon on Minnesota with insurance; Kaprizov's team has been displaying impressive results with 4 victories in their last 5 matches and two clean sheets in a week.