Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2026-01-03 • Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles Kings 5 - 4 Minnesota Wild (SO)

Win Probability

LAK: 63.5%

MIN: 36.5%

Expected Goals

LAK: 3.22

MIN: 2.96

Total Goals

Median: 6.0

Over 5.5: 56%

Over 6.5: 40%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 89% • LAK at home vs MIN: 4-1

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	LAK	18	2	1.27
1	MIN	12	0	0.64
2	LAK	15	1	1.05
2	MIN	19	0	1.37
3	LAK	18	1	1.57
3	MIN	17	1	1.21
4	LAK	10	1	1.04
4	MIN	3	0	0.36
5	LAK	4	2	1.92
5	MIN	4	1	1.15

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: 63.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 9.0

Expected: 6.2

Score Breakdown

Los Angeles Kings 5 - 4 Minnesota Wild

Expected: 3.2 - 3.0