Minnesota Wild vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction: Will the Kings' away game turn out to be a high-scoring one?

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on October 20. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Minnesota Wild

The Wild, in the first two games, won one victory - at home, the team coped with Florida (2:0) but then lost without a chance away to Toronto (4:7). After a trip to Maple Leafs, Minnesota visited Montreal, and there without problems realized the difference in class. Wild led 2:0 already by the middle of the first period, and at the beginning of the third period, led 5:1. The Canadiens allowed the Wild to score one goal, but that's where the game ended - 5:2. It should be noted that Kirill Kaprizov made 1+2 on the goal+pass system in this game.

Los Angeles Kings

The Kings decided to strengthen their offense in the offseason, which they did by trading Pierre-Luc Dubois from Winnipeg. Except by strengthening the offense, Los Angeles weakened the roster's defense and depth by trading away three players (Vilardi, Cupari, Iafallo) for Dubois. That moment made itself felt in the first two games - Los Angeles lost to Colorado (2:5) and Carolina (5:6 on shootouts), allowing ten goals in two games.

In the third game, however, the Kings were finally able to prove themselves on defense, conceding only once against Winnipeg and earning their first win of the season, 5:1. But it was a pivotal game for Dubois, who opened the scoring midway through the second period. In the end, Trevor Moore (2+0 on goal+pass) and Phillip Danault (1+2) were the main heroes.

Expert Betting Tips

Even after the win over Winnipeg, there is little faith in Los Angeles' prospects this season. Right now, Minnesota is much more balanced and capable of solving serious problems. The Wild will likely confirm this status in the upcoming game, especially at home against the Kings. They have traditionally played well in recent years. We'll bet on Minnesota and total over, considering the same imbalance in the offensive side of the game in Los Angeles.