How to Pick the Wild vs. Kings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 5

Published 11:36 pm Monday, November 4, 2024

On Tuesday, November 5 at 8:00 PM ET, the Minnesota Wild are set to square off against the Los Angeles Kings at Xcel Energy Center. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, continue reading.

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Wild vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

  • Minnesota and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6 goals) six times this season.
  • There have been six Los Angeles games with more than 6 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6) is 1.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Wild (3.73) and Kings (3.23).
  • The 5.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.5 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -160

  • The Wild are 6-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Minnesota has had moneyline odds of -160 or shorter in only two games this season, and won both.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Wild’s implied win probability is 61.5%.

Kings Moneyline: +135

  • Los Angeles has three wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened seven times).
  • The Kings haven’t won a match with moneyline odds of +135 or longer (in one such game).
  • Los Angeles’ implied probability to win is 42.6% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 4, Los Angeles 2

Wild Points Leaders

  • One of Minnesota’s top offensive players this season is Kirill Kaprizov, who has recorded 21 points in 11 games.
  • Matthew Boldy has six goals and seven assists for Minnesota to compile 13 total points (1.2 per game).
  • Mats Zuccarello has created 11 points for Minnesota in 11 games this season, scoring on 18.5% of his shots and recording five goals and six assists.
  • Across eight games played, Filip Gustavsson has a goaltending record of 6-1-1. During those games, he’s allowed 17 goals while recording 208 saves.

Kings Points Leaders

  • Los Angeles’ Anze Kopitar has recorded nine assists and five goals in 13 games, good for 14 points.
  • Los Angeles’ Brandt Clarke has racked up 12 total points (0.9 per game), with one goal and 11 assists.
  • Los Angeles’ Adrian Kempe has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) this season.
  • Darcy Kuemper has a 4-0-3 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (35th in the league). In 7 games, he has 168 saves, and has given up 19 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Wild’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/29/2024 Penguins W 5-3 Away -120
11/1/2024 Lightning W 5-3 Home -115
11/3/2024 Maple Leafs W 2-1 Home -125
11/5/2024 Kings Home -160
11/7/2024 Sharks Away
11/8/2024 Ducks Away
11/10/2024 Blackhawks Away

Kings’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/30/2024 Golden Knights W 6-3 Home +115
11/2/2024 Blackhawks L 4-3 Home -187
11/4/2024 Predators W 3-0 Away +119
11/5/2024 Wild Away +135
11/7/2024 Canucks Home
11/9/2024 Blue Jackets Home
11/11/2024 Flames Away

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Minnesota vs. Los Angeles Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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