NHL Odds: Winnipeg Jets vs. Los Angeles Kings Today

The Los Angeles Kings welcome the high-flying Winnipeg Jets to town today (10:30 PM ET on TSN3) in a battle between top-tier Western Conference clubs. Winnipeg has put together a 12-3-3 record over their past 18 games, and has climbed to second place in the West. For the first time since returning to Winnipeg in 2011, fans feel they have a team that could do damage come the post-season.


Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been the primary driver of the Jets’ success. He has outperformed projected number one, Steve Mason, to overtake the starter’s job, and has paced the Jets with an 11-2-2 record with a 2.45 goals against average and a .925 save percentage. Look for the netminder to be a difference maker in LA tonight.


The Los Angeles Kings (12-7-2) are having a rebound season in their own right. After finishing fifth in a Pacific and failing to make the playoffs last season, the Kings shed their defense-first mentality and have elevated their offensive production to 3.00 goals scored per game. While they’ve struggled of late, losing six of their last eight games, the Kings are an experienced team and should challenge the Jets.

NHL Odds: Kings Welcome Jets Tonight

Centre Mark Scheifele and right wing Blake Wheeler make up two-thirds of one of the best lines in hockey of late. The two offensive stars have combined for 50 points through 20 games played, and are a threat every time they step on the ice. They’ll be looking to give Kings’ goaltender, Jonathan Quick, all he can handle this Friday.

The Kings have struggled of late. After losing six of their last eight games, they’ll be looking to rebound at home against a Winnipeg Jets squad that they’ve owned historically. Since the Jets re-entered the league in 2011, the Kings have a 14-5-7 record against them, so the Kings have history on their side in this one.