The Los Angeles Kings (36-20-9) will face the Minnesota Wild (37-25-5) on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcast on ESPN+. What’s the smart bet in tonight’s Kings vs. Wild matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Los Angeles Kings (-150) at Minnesota Wild (+125); o/u 5.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Monday, March 17, 2025
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
TV: ESPN+
Kings vs. Wild Public Betting:
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 59% of bets are on the Kings moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently. So make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Team Performance and Recent Form
The Kings enter this matchup on a five-game winning streak, having recently secured a 1-0 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. They currently rank second in the Pacific Division. They are five points behind the division-leading Vegas Golden Knights and eight points ahead of the fourth-place Vancouver Canucks. Los Angeles has been defensively solid, allowing an average of 2.55 goals per game (second in the NHL). Their offense averages 2.83 goals per game (21st in the league).
The Wild have struggled recently, posting a 1-3-1 record over their last five games. They are coming off a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. Minnesota sits fourth in the Central Division. They are four points behind the third-place Colorado Avalanche and currently hold the top wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Wild’s offense has been underwhelming, averaging 2.70 goals per game (26th in the NHL). Their defense allows 2.87 goals per game (11th in the league).
Key Players to Watch
Los Angeles Kings: Forward Adrian Kempe leads the team with 27 goals and 54 points this season. He has taken 191 shots with an average of 2.9 shots per game.
Minnesota Wild: The team has been dealing with injuries to key players. These injuries include Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Jonas Brodin, which has impacted their offensive production.
Goaltending Matchup
Los Angeles’ goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been in excellent form, recording back-to-back shutouts against Washington and Nashville. He has allowed only two goals over his last four starts.
For Minnesota, Filip Gustavsson is expected to start in goal. Despite allowing seven goals over his previous two starts, Gustavsson has maintained a strong 2.14 goals-against average (GAA). He also has a .923 save percentage in March.
Betting Odds and Trends
The Kings are favored in this matchup, with moneyline odds around -142, while the Wild are underdogs at approximately +120. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5.
Kings vs. Wild Betting Prediction
I’m taking the under, which sits at 5.5 at Bovada.lv. The under is 4-5-1 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams. In fact, the over hasn’t hit in three consecutive meetings. The under has also cashed in seven out of the Kings’ last 10 games. It has hit in four out of the Wild’s last five games.
Kings vs. Wild Prediction: UNDER 5.5