Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/9

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The Los Angeles Kings will visit the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre. The game is set for Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kings have a record of 18-15-10 this season. They are led by head coach Jim Hiller. On the other side, the Jets hold a record of 15-23-5. Scott Arniel is their head coach.

Kings vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -125, Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine +105

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had a mixed run of games recently. They have won two out of their last five games. Their most recent game was a close loss to the San Jose Sharks, ending 4-3.

Adrian Kempe has been a standout player for the Kings. He has 15 goals and 19 assists in 42 games this season. Kevin Fiala is another key player with 16 goals and 15 assists.

In the goaltending department, Darcy Kuemper has been the primary goalie for the Kings. He has played 27 games, securing 12 wins. Kuemper has made 639 saves and allowed 63 goals.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have faced a tough stretch in recent games. They lost their last five games, with the latest being a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. In that game, the Jets managed only 16 shots on goal and were unable to capitalize on their power play opportunities.

In the previous game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Jets also lost 4-3. They recorded 20 shots on goal and had strong performances from Gabriel Vilardi and Luke Schenn. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to convert chances into goals.

Kyle Connor remains a standout player for the Jets. In the last five games, he has contributed significantly with goals and assists. Mark Scheifele has also been a key player, adding assists and creating opportunities on the ice.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the Winnipeg Jets with a moneyline of -125. The Kings have strong goaltending, ranked second in goals against, which gives them an edge. The projected score is Kings 3, Jets 2, making the Kings the pick to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 5.5, with odds of -122 for the over and -101 for the under. Both teams have solid offensive stats, but the Kings’ defense is strong. The projected total score is 5, so the recommendation is to take the under.