The Los Angeles Kings (1–2–0) travel north to face the Minnesota Wild (1–1–0) on Monday night at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with Minnesota listed as a moderate home favorite (-160 ML) and the total set at 5.5 goals.
Both teams enter the matchup looking for early consistency — the Kings are struggling to find finish in 5-on-5 play, while the Wild are leaning heavily on their power play to generate offense. With elite talent on both sides, including Kirill Kaprizov and Adrian Kempe, this matchup could quietly become one of the most entertaining early-season games.
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📺 Where To Watch Wild vs. Kings? (October 13, 2025)
| Detail | Information |
| Game | Los Angeles Kings vs. Minnesota Wild |
| Date | Monday, October 13, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena — Saint Paul, MN |
| TV Channel | ESPN+ / FanDuel Sports Network |
| Live Stream | Fubo (Free Trial) |
💰 Betting Odds
| Sportsbook | Puck Line | Total (O/U) | Kings ML | Wild ML |
| BetMGM | LA +1.5 (-190) | 5.5 | +132 | -160 |
| FanDuel | LA +1.5 (-188) | 5.5 | +130 | -158 |
| DraftKings | LA +1.5 (-185) | 6.0 | +135 | -165 |
Consensus Line: Wild -160 | Total: 5.5 goals
Implied Score: Wild 3.1 – Kings 2.4
📊 Team Comparison (2024–25 Season)
| Category | Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota Wild |
| Goals Per Game | 3.04 (14th) | 2.74 (25th) |
| Goals Allowed Per Game | 2.48 (2nd) | 2.88 (15th) |
| Goal Differential | +46 (6th) | -11 (18th) |
| Power Play % | 17.9% (27th) | 20.8% (20th) |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.4% (8th) | 72.4% (30th) |
| Faceoff Win % | 52.1% | 48.7% |
Edge: Kings — stronger defense and more balanced attack despite underdog line.
🔥 Matchup Breakdown
Los Angeles is coming off a narrow 3–2 loss to Winnipeg despite outshooting the Jets 32–27. Their expected goals (xG) were positive, but finishing remains the issue — Kempe, Fiala, and Byfield have combined for just two goals through three games.
Minnesota’s 7–4 loss to Columbus exposed defensive cracks, but their 4-for-8 power play showed just how lethal their top unit can be. Expect Kaprizov, Rossi, and Boldy to drive the Wild’s attack, while Gustavsson looks to bounce back after allowing seven goals in his last outing.
If Los Angeles can stay disciplined and limit power plays, their defensive structure and goaltending might tilt this one in their favor.
🧍♂️ Projected Starters
| Los Angeles Kings (1–2–0) | Minnesota Wild (1–1–0) |
| G: Darcy Kuemper | G: Filip Gustavsson |
| D1: Drew Doughty | D1: Jonas Brodin |
| D2: Mikey Anderson | D2: Brock Faber |
| F1: Adrian Kempe | F1: Kirill Kaprizov |
| F2: Anze Kopitar | F2: Marco Rossi |
| F3: Kevin Fiala | F3: Matthew Boldy |
⚕️ Injury Report
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
| Kings | Kyle Burroughs | Upper Body | Out |
| Kings | Corey Perry | Knee | Out |
| Wild | Mats Zuccarello | Lower Body | Out |
| Wild | Nico Sturm | Back | Out |
| Wild | Stevie Leskovar | Wrist | Out |
| Wild | Michael Milne | Undisclosed | Out |
🌟 Team Leaders (2024–25)
| Category | Kings | Wild |
| Goals | Adrian Kempe – 35 | Kirill Kaprizov – 25 |
| Assists | Anze Kopitar – 46 | Marco Rossi – 36 |
| Points | Adrian Kempe – 73 | Matthew Boldy – 73 |
| Plus/Minus | Drew Doughty – +27 | Brodin – +10 |
| Save % (Goalie) | Kuemper – .922 | Gustavsson – .912 |
🧱 Goaltender Comparison
| Goalie | Record (2024–25) | GAA | SV% | Quality Start % |
| Darcy Kuemper (LAK) | 31–11–7 | 2.00 | .922 | 56.0% |
| Filip Gustavsson (MIN) | 31–19–6 | 2.52 | .912 | 60.7% |
🎯 Best Prop Bets
| Player | Market | Odds | Pick | Reasoning |
| Kirill Kaprizov | Anytime Goal | +125 | Yes | Leads all Wild skaters in xG/60; on red-hot PP |
| Adrian Kempe | Anytime Goal | +195 | Yes | 35 goals last season; heavy shooter vs. average PK |
| Kevin Fiala | Over 0.5 Assists | -110 | Yes | Playmaking role; top PP2 usage |
| Marco Rossi | Over 1.5 Shots | -115 | Over | Centering Kaprizov line; consistent volume |
| Total Goals | Over 5.5 | -110 | Over | Both teams above 5.8 combined GF last season |
📈 Betting Trends
| Trend | Stat |
| Kings are 6–2 in last 8 games vs. Central Division teams | |
| Wild are 4–10 in last 14 as home favorites | |
| Over is 5–2 in the last 7 meetings between these teams | |
| Kings are 9–3 in their last 12 games following a one-goal loss |
🧩 Same Game Parlay (SGP)
| Leg | Pick | Odds |
| Kings +1.5 | — | -190 |
| Over 5.5 Goals | — | -110 |
| Kaprizov Anytime Goal | — | +125 |
| Kempe Anytime Goal | — | +195 |
| Total Payout | — | +625 |
ClutchBuzz Parlay Angle: Expect a fast-paced game with both offenses waking up — stars shine, but LA’s depth and goaltending give them the edge.
🧾 Final ClutchBuzz Prediction
The Wild are dangerous on special teams, but the Kings’ defensive core and goaltending combo give them a solid upset shot. Expect Kempe and Kopitar to lead a composed LA effort, while Kuemper outduels Gustavsson in net.
Final Score Prediction:
🖤 Kings 5 – Wild 2
✅ ClutchBuzz Best Bets
- Kings ML (+132)
- Over 5.5 Goals (-110)
- Kempe Anytime Goal (+195)
- Same Game Parlay: Kings ML + Over 5.5 + Kaprizov Goal (+625)
