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NHL SPEC 2026-01-05 · Morning Edition LOSS

Wild vs. Kings

Wild +1.5
72%
Entry Price
$41K
Volume
10:30 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
-0.72u
P&L

ANALYSIS

Our Dog of the Day offers elite variance protection (0.725 cover probability) bolstered by a top-four GAA and an elite PK% that thrives in road settings. While the Wild fell in a 5-4 shootout to Los Angeles just 48 hours ago, their 7-1-2 form in the last ten games and the Kings' struggling 6-9-4 home record suggest a prime revenge spot. We expect Minnesota's defensive structure to tighten up in this quick rematch, especially with top-tier road metrics supporting a bounce-back performance.
Key Data
Coverage Prob: 0.725, GAA Rank: 4th, PK%: Top-decile

OUTCOME

Kings 4 - Wild 1
Minnesota's power play went 0-for-5, failing to capitalize on crucial zone time. Los Angeles's neutral zone trap effectively neutralized the Wild's transition game, forcing constant dump-ins that the Kings' defense recovered efficiently.

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