<p>The Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings are set to play in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.</p> <p>Minnesota holds a record of 25-11-8 and is ranked third in both their conference and division. Los Angeles has a record of 17-14-9 and sits eighth in the conference and fifth in the division. Both teams will look to improve their standings with a win in this game.</p> <h2>Wild vs Kings Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Los Angeles Kings</li><li>Venue: Crypto.com Arena</li><li>Date: Monday, January 5, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -111, Minnesota Wild MoneyLine -108</li></ul> <h2>Minnesota Wild Team Preview</h2> <p>The Minnesota Wild have had mixed results in recent games. They won against the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 and the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2. However, they lost to the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 and the San Jose Sharks 4-3.</p> <p>Filip Gustavsson has been a key player in goal for the Wild. He made 26 saves against the Ducks. In the game against the Golden Knights, he stopped 14 of 16 shots.</p> <p>Top skaters like Matt Boldy and Joel Eriksson Ek have contributed significantly. Boldy scored twice against the Jets and once against the Kings. Eriksson Ek added a goal against the Kings and two assists against the Ducks.</p> <h2>Los Angeles Kings Team Preview</h2> <p>The Los Angeles Kings recently played at home against the Minnesota Wild. They secured a win with a score of 5-4. Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe were key contributors, each scoring a goal.</p> <p>In their previous game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Kings lost 5-3. Despite the loss, they managed to score two power play goals. Corey Perry stood out with three assists during the game.</p> <p>The Kings have shown a mix of results in their recent games. They had a significant win against the Anaheim Ducks, ending the game 6-1. Alex Laferriere was a standout player, scoring three goals in that game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Los Angeles Kings are slightly favored with a moneyline of -111. They have a strong defense, ranking 2nd in goals against with 100. The Minnesota Wild have a moneyline of -108 and are ranked 5th in goals against with 104. Given the Kings' better defensive stats, the pick is Los Angeles Kings to win.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 5.5 with the over at -118 and the under at -104. Both teams have solid defensive rankings, with the Kings at 2nd and the Wild at 5th in goals against. With these stats, the projected score is likely low, making the pick Under 5.5 goals.</p>

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