Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets: Game preview, predictions and odds | January 10, 2025

The Los Angeles Kings are on the road to play the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, Jan. 10, at 8 p.m. EST.

Los Angeles (23-10-5) is coming off a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday as their game earlier this week was postponed due to the California wildfires. Winnipeg (28-12-2) is coming off a 5-2 win over Nashville on Tuesday.

Kings vs Jets: Head-to-head & key stats

• Los Angeles is 23-13-0-9 all-time against Winnipeg
• The Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game
• The Jets are allowing 2.52 goals per game
• LA is allowing 2.5 goals per game
• Winnipeg is averaging 3.61 goals per game
• The Kings are 9-8-4 on the road
• The Jets are 15-4-2 at home

Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets: Preview

Los Angeles is on a four-game winning streak. The Kings are led by Anze Kopitar who has 39 points, Adrian Kempe has 37 points, Alex Laferriere has 26 points and Warren Foegle has 23 points.

The Kings are expected to start Darcy Kuemper who's 11-2-5 with a 2.22 GAA and a .918 SV%. In his career against Winnipeg, he's 6-2 with a 3.00 GAA and a .917 SV%.

Winnipeg, meanwhile, snapped its losing streak last time out with a win over Nashville. The Jets will start Connor Hellebuyck who's 25-6-2 with a 2.08 GAA and a .926 SV% as Winnipeg has one of, if not the best goalie in the NHL. Hellebuyck is 6-8-1 with a 3.20 GAA and a .902 SV%.

The Jets are led by Kyle Connor who has 53 points, Mark Schiefele has 48 points, Josh Morrissey has 38 points and Gabe Vilardi has 37 points.

Kings vs Jets: Odds & Prediction

Los Angeles is a +100 underdog, while Winnipeg is a -120 favorite. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals.

The Kings and Winnipeg are two of the top teams in the Western Confernece and both teams have great goaltenders. This should be a low-scoring game as both Kuemper and Hellebuyck have played well this season.

However, Los Angeles will be a bit rusty after nearly a week off as the Jets should come out strong and get an early lead. Once Winnipeg has the lead, it should play well and edge out a low-scoring win.

Prediction: Jets 3, Kings 1.

Kings vs Jets: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Winnipeg ML (-120)

Tip 2: Under 5.5 goals (-118)

Tip 3: Kevin Fiala 3+ shots on goal (-140)

Tip 4: Gabe Vilardi 1+ point (-140)