Winnipeg Jets vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Jets and Kings. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Jets.
WINNIPEG JETS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, April 1st.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Kings to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Will the Jets Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets moved to 51-19-4 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
The Jets trailed 2-0 in the first period but responded with seven different players finding the net. They took the lead for good with 4:03 left in the third period, and added two empty-net goals to seal the win.
Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over the Lightning, with seven different players finding the net. The Jets fired 34 shots on goal, scoring their first on Vladislav Namestnikov’s third of the season. Alex Iafallo added his first goal of the year on a power play, while Dylan Samberg netted his third. Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his ninth goal on an empty net, and Cole Perfetti followed with his fourth, also into an empty net.
Josh Morrissey contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 13. Mark Scheifele, who scored his 8th goal earlier in the game, added another assist, giving him 10 for the year. Kyle Connor also recorded his 10th assist on Dylan Samberg’s goal.
Winnipeg’s defense got off to a rough start, allowing the first two goals of the game to Tampa Bay, but they helped secure the win by giving up just two more goals after the Jets took a 3-2 lead. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%, and the defense finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.
Will Los Angeles Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Kings fell to 41-23-9 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period but allowed a goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Los Angeles held a 2-0 lead going into the third period before the Blackhawks scored three times. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, while Phillip Danault added their third goal at 11:48 in the final period.
Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings with two goals, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. He netted the first goal on a power play in the first period, followed by another early in the second. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season, scoring at the 8:12 mark in the third period.
Kevin Fiala contributed two assists, now with 4 and 5 this season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were hindered by 13 giveaways.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after a tough finish in their last game, where they allowed three goals in the 3rd period, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.