Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The Winnipeg Jets host the Los Angeles Kings as part of a five-game slate on Friday night in the NHL.

These Western Conference opponents met for the first time this season in November when the Kings utilized their home-ice advantage and won 4-1.

In this one, the Jets will now be pushing to even the season series by defending their own home ice at the Canada Life Centre.

These two have been highly successful this season, which should bring us a close and exciting battle. The Jets currently hold the top spot in the Central Division and the Kings are within striking distance of the top of the Pacific Division.

There are a critical two points up for grabs in what should be a great test for both teams, and we are here with Kings vs. Jets predictions to see how things could play out.

Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets betting picks and predictions

Under 5.5 Total Goals (-110)

Both teams have been outstanding defensively this season, which has been a driving factor in their respective success. The Jets are currently first in the NHL in goals against average of 2.29, while the Kings are third at 2.37.

While goaltending has been elite for both sides, each roster has bought into systems that generate offense while shutting down teams.

This style of play should be the story of the game. Each group knows the importance of this game, and the teams' physicality, toughness, and grit is likely to prevent a plethora of goals.

This atmosphere and on-ice action should be almost playoff-like, leading to fine margins and a low-scoring game.

Winnipeg Jets Moneyline (-115)

The Jets have strung together a better record than the Kings so far this season for a few reasons which could win them this game.

They are in the top three in both goals per game and goals against per game, and have earned points in over 70 percent of their games.

Winnipeg has a very complete roster with one of the best goaltenders in the entire league in Connor Hellebuyck, and they have two players with 20+ goals and five players with 30+ points. 

On special teams, the Jets lead the NHL in power play percentage (32 percent) by a 4 percent margin, while the Kings are 28th (16 percent). The Kings are much better on the penalty kill, but the Jets aren’t too far behind.

There are just too many reasons to back this Winnipeg team at home.

Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goalscorer (+250)

Nikolaj Ehlers has been an absolute weapon for Winnipeg for many years now. When healthy, Ehlers is usually good for 25+ goals and around a point per game, and he has been at that level this season.

He is on pace for roughly 30 goals, and if he hits that mark it would be a career high. He is a threat every night and will be a big factor in this important battle.

The Kings have been great defensively, but they are going to have their hands full with players of higher caliber such as Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, and Gabriel Vilardi, which could create further opportunity for Ehlers.

This is a major advantage the Jets have, and in a big game like this, I expect Ehlers to step it up and find the back of the net.

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Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets odds

Los Angeles Kings	-105 ML
Winnipeg Jets	-115 ML
Puck Line	WIN Jets -1.5
Total	O/U 5.5

Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Kyle Connor (WIN Jets)	+115
Mark Scheifele (WIN Jets)	+180
Adrian Kempe (LA Kings)	+190
Kevin Fiala (LA Kings)	+210
Gabriel Vilardi (WIN Jets)	+230
Nikolaj Ehlers (WIN Jets)	+250

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