Los Angeles Kings at Minnesota Wild NHL Predictions

2025-03-17 • Xcel Energy Center

Minnesota Wild 3 - 1 Los Angeles Kings

Win Probability

MIN: 55.5%

LAK: 44.5%

Expected Goals

MIN: 2.65

LAK: 3.03

Total Goals

Median: 5.5

Over 5.5: 50%

Over 6.5: 32%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • MIN at home vs LAK: 2-2

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-01-05	LAK 4 - 2 MIN	LAK	LAK
2026-01-03	LAK 5 - 4 MIN	LAK	LAK
2025-10-13	MIN 4 - 3 LAK	MIN	MIN
2025-03-17	MIN 3 - 1 LAK	MIN	MIN
2024-12-07	LAK 4 - 1 MIN	LAK	LAK

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	MIN	16	0	0.59
1	LAK	11	0	0.62
2	MIN	8	0	0.27
2	LAK	19	0	0.94
3	MIN	11	2	0.97
3	LAK	14	0	0.71

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

✅ Correct

Confidence: 55.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 4.0

Expected: 5.7

Score Breakdown

Minnesota Wild 3 - 1 Los Angeles Kings

Expected: 2.6 - 3.0