Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, October 11, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Kings face the Winnipeg Jets in a Saturday afternoon matchup with both teams looking to improve on rocky starts. The Kings lost their first game 4-1 and barely escaped with a shootout win in their latest game. The Jets, meanwhile, battled back in their opening night game but ultimately came up short with a 5-4 loss. Who will win this afternoon tilt? Check out our Kings vs Jets prediction!
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Kings hope defense rebounds from shaky start
The Kings are off to a rough start and hope their offense gets them going as they’ve scored six goals in their first two games. Quinton Byfield and Andrei Kuzmenko have scored two goals and two assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala have combined for a goal and three assists, while defensemen Brandt Clarke and Drew Doughty have added a goal and an assist from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up, but the defense has let the Kings down early on, allowing nine goals, including five in the last game. Drew Doughty and Michael Anderson have led the top two pairings but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to fire shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Darcy Kuemper looks to bounce back from a start where he allowed four goals on 23 shots.
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Jets hope defense bounces back
The Jets stumbled on opening night despite their offense stepping up and scoring four goals. Kyle Connor had a hat trick, while Mark Scheifele added three assists but the rest of the offense was also great. Gabriel Vilardi and Morgan Barron had a goal and an assist, while Dylan DeMelo added two assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense was great but the defense let them down, allowing five goals in the loss. Dylan DeMelo and Neal Pionk led the top two pairings but the rest of the unit struggled, allowing open shots with ease. In addition, the reigning Vezina and Hart Trophy winner, Connor Hellebuyck, had a rough night in the net as he allowed five goals on 37 shots.
Kings vs Jets Pick
Money Line Pick for Kings vs. Jets
- Jets (-125) (4 units)
The Jets look to bounce back on their home ice and take over this game from the first period. The Jets should create plenty of scoring chances against a Kings team that allowed nine goals in two games, with Kyle Connor, Gabriel Vilardi, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and finding open shots with centering and cross-ice passes. The Jets look to rebound after allowing five goals and limit the Kings' offense with Dylan DeMelo, Neal Pionk, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers and blocking shots while Connor Hellebuyck blanks the shots on the net. The Jets should win the game and with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Jets money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Kings vs Jets
- Over 5.5 (5 Units)
The Kings have been a mess on defense, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Kings, who have scored six goals through two games, should pile on the goals with Quinton Byfield, Anze Kopitar, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Jets look to build off a four-goal game and run up the score against the Kings, who allowed five goals in their last game, with Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Gabriel Vilardi, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush while creating open shots with effective puck movement as Dylan DeMelo fires shots on the net from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
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