by Rod Pearson
Friday, Oct 10, 2025
Game Time: 1:30 pm ET, Saturday, October 11, 2025
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Kings +110, Jets -130; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Kings +110, Jets -130; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Kings +105, Jets -125; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 1-1-0 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Winnipeg Jets: 0-1-0 (6th place, Central Division)
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Los Angeles Kings: 1-1-0 last 2
Winnipeg Jets: 0-1-0 last 1
Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with 2 points, a 1-1-0 record overall, and they are 1-0-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Vegas Golden Knights in their last game, winning that one on the road 6-5 in a shootout. Andrei Kuzmenko, Quinton Byfield, Brandt Clarke, Jeff Malott, and Trevor Moore each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Andrei Kuzmenko, Quinton Byfield, Alex Turcotte, Anže Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Joel Armia, Kevin Fiala, and Phillip Danault each led the team in assists with 1 while Adrian Kempe and Cody Ceci each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Anton Forsberg was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 35 shots with 30 saves and a .857 save percentage. Their offense has scored 7 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 9 goals against them allowing 4.5 goals per game.
The Jets are entering this game with 0 points, a 0-1-0 record overall, and they are 0-1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Dallas Stars in their last game, losing that one at home 5-4. Kyle Connor led the team in goals scored with 3 as he recorded the hattrick while Morgan Barron scored 1 goal for them in that one. Mark Scheifele led the team in assists with 3 while Kyle Connor led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Connor Hellebuyck was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 37 shots with 32 saves and a .865 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 4 goals this season averaging 4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 5 goals against them allowing 5 goals per game.
Kings vs Jets Prediction
The current betting odds have the Kings listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Kings have a 1-1-0 record this season, losing their season opener at home but bouncing back in their next game with a road win. Their defense hasn't looked great in these games, giving up a ton of goals, but their offense has been rolling with a lot of goals scored. Meanwhile, The Jets have a 0-1-0 record overall and they didn't look great in their season opener. They were one of the best teams in the NHL last season, but that is going to be really tough for them to recreate. A big reason for their success last year was because of their great defense and goaltending, but they are off a 5-4 loss in their first game and they were always trailing in that one. The Kings already have a road win under their belt so they aren't going to be intimidated here as they were also a very good team in the West last year. The Kings also have a big advantage with an extra game under their belt and their defense will be looking to clean things up after 2 bad games. The Kings are the better offensive team right now as they have started the season hot and this Jets defense is not off to a good start as they are seeing some regression from last season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Kings to win this game.
Kings Jets Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, October 11, 2025 (1:30 pm ET start time) is Kings 4 Jets 3.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 95-81 (-14.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 14-24 (-5.8 units) on the moneyline as a road underdog. 53-41 (-7.9 units) on the moneyline off a win in their previous game. 58-34 UNDER off a win in their previous game.
Winnipeg Jets: 115-68 (+28.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 69-30 (+26.6 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -200 or less. 63-28 (+26.1 units) on the moneyline after playing a home game. 51-35 UNDER after playing a home game.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: C. Perry (RW) Out - Knee. K. Burroughs (D) Out - Upper Body.
Winnipeg Jets: C. Perfetti (C) Out - Ankle. D. Samberg (D) Out - Wrist. A. Lowry (C) Out - Hip.
Notable Quotes
“We were able to come back. We were able to win, and that feels good, doesn't it? We were pretty tight until the power play was the turning point. Then we got loose, and we were chasing it, and the goalie made saves, held us. He made some good saves. Then just some really nice goals: ‘Morsi's’ was pretty much a solo effort, but ‘Clarkie’ had Kuzmenko to Byfield, and let's drive the middle.” - Jim Hiller after his team’s win against the Golden Knights in their game on Wednesday.
"Certainly you have to give Dallas credit, but for 50 minutes we were not a very good hockey team. Our structure and detail in all three areas wasn’t very good. They’re too good of a hockey team to make those kind of mistakes.” - Scott Arniel after his team’s loss against the Stars in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Andrei Kuzmenko
C Anze Kopitar
RW Adrian Kempe
LD Mikey Anderson
RD Drew Doughty
G Darcy Kuemper
Winnipeg Jets
LW Kyle Connor
C Mark Scheifele
RW Gabriel Vilardi
LD Josh Morrissey
RD Dylan Demelo
G Connor Hellebuyck
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: Kevin Fiala (2)
Goals: Kevin Fiala (1)
Assists: Anze Kopitar (2)
GAA: Darcy Kuemper (4.18)
Winnipeg Jets
Points: Mark Scheifele (3)
Goals: Kyle Connor (3)
Assists: Mark Scheifele (3)
GAA: Connor Hellebuyck (5.11)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (3rd season)
Winnipeg Jets: Scott Arniel (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
