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Kings vs. Jets Prediction: Winnipeg Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/10/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets matchup.
NHL action continues on Friday at 8:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Kings lock horns with the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Jets as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Los Angeles-Winnipeg game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Jets' chance of winning is 52%, while the Kings' is 48%."
For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kings vs. Jets predictions page.
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Kings vs. Jets Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between the Jets and Kings at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Kings vs. Jets matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Los Angeles vs. Winnipeg picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Kings vs. Jets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Kings and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Jets a 52% chance of defeating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Kings vs. Jets Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-298) | -1.5 (+235) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Jets Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Kings vs. Jets matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Kings vs. Jets Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Kings vs. Jets?
According to our model, Winnipeg's Gabriel Vilardi is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Jets.
Our projections give Vilardi an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 7.8% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.0% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.1% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | 8.6% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.5% |
| Kyle Connor | 7.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 36.5% |
| Kevin Fiala | 28.6% |
| Quinton Byfield | 26.0% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Vilardi | 37.0% |
| Kyle Connor | 36.8% |
| Mark Scheifele | 34.6% |
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Jets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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