NHL Betting Line Favors the Los Angeles Kings over the Winnipeg Jets Saturday
NHL betting odds interest swings to the Winnipeg Jets at Los Angeles battle on Saturday at STAPLES Center as the Kings try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Los Angeles sat as -170 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Jets to win this game 3.5-1.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Winnipeg Jets vs Los Angeles Kings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Kings sport a record of 21-17-4 heading into this matchup, while the Winnipeg Jets sit at 20-22-3 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 14-21-7 for the Kings and 19-21-5 for the Jets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Winnipeg injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 21-rated Winnipeg Jets taking on the No. 10-rated Los Angeles Kings in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Los Angeles Kings No. 22-ranked offense (2.55 goals per game) against a Winnipeg Jets defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.04 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.89% rate while the Jets have a 77.64% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Winnipeg lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Coyotes on January 13. Bettors who backed the Coyotes at +131 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Los Angeles was a 5-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Blues. They won as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Winnipeg at San Jose, Monday, January 16th
Los Angeles home to Tampa Bay, Monday, January 16th