Los Angeles Kings vs Minnesota Wild Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/13

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The NHL regular season is underway with an exciting game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Minnesota Wild. The Kings come into the game with a record of 1-2-0, looking to improve under head coach Jim Hiller. Meanwhile, the Wild hold a record of 1-1-0 and aim to secure another win at their home venue, Grand Casino Arena.

Los Angeles has had a mixed start, currently ranked 14th in the Western Conference. Minnesota, coached by John Hynes, stands 8th in the same conference and has already earned a shutout win. This game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and takes place on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Kings vs Wild Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Venue: Grand Casino Arena
  • Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -126, Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine +106

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had a mixed start to the season. They recorded a win against the Vegas Golden Knights, with a score of 6-5. However, they also faced losses to the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche.

Anze Kopitar is a key player for the Kings, contributing 3 assists in 3 games. Adrian Kempe and Andrei Kuzmenko have each scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists. Drew Doughty has also been an important player with 2 assists.

In goal, Anton Forsberg has played one game, securing a win with 30 saves. Darcy Kuemper has been in net for two games but did not record any wins. The team is still looking to improve their defensive play and goalkeeping stats as the season progresses.

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have had a mixed start to their recent games. They secured a strong win against the St. Louis Blues, shutting them out with a 5-0 score. However, they faced a tough loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets, losing by 3 with a 4-7 score.

Key players for the Wild include Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. Both have scored 2 goals and provided 4 points in their recent games. Joel Eriksson Ek and Marco Rossi also contributed with 1 goal each in the early season games.

In the net, Filip Gustavsson has been the main goalie for the Wild. He has played 2 games, recording 1 win and 1 loss. With 51 saves and 6 goals against, he will look to improve his performance in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the Los Angeles Kings with a moneyline of -126. The Kings are the underdogs at +106. Given the Wild’s better goalie performance, allowing only 6 goals compared to the Kings’ 12, the pick is for Minnesota Wild to win.

The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals. With the combined goals against for both teams’ goalies totaling 18 in recent games, the projected score leans toward a higher total. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at -114.