Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 1/9/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Friday, January 9, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

The Winnipeg Jets (15-21-5) are hosting the Los Angeles Kings (18-14-10) at Canada Life Centre on Friday.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-3 loss to the Sharks in the last game they played. The Kings had an average offensive outing in the loss. For the game, they converted 3 out of the 26 shots they put on net. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score. Los Angeles garnered 8 mins in the box in this outing.

In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 112 goals (29th in hockey) this season and have conceded 112. For the year, they have 46 points and their points percentage is sitting at .548. Los Angeles comes into tonight with 128 power play opportunities and they have tallied 20 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 15.63%. When playing at even strength, the Kings have allowed the opponent to score 79 goals while earning 92 when they are on offense. Los Angeles has taken 1,187 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.4%. The Kings so far have had 1,139 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .902. Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 145 power play opportunities (2nd in hockey) and have come away with 33 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have tallied 1,118 goals against Kuemper in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.51. Kuemper has been in goal for 466 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .914 during his 23,333 minutes between the pipes. He has an overall record of 221-153-60 and got the start in 445 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Kuemper has accounted for 251 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .564. Kuemper has had 13,067 shots against him and has recorded 11,949 total saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Winnipeg faced off against the Golden Knights in a game where the Jets took a loss by a final of 4-3. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Jets converted 3 goals of the 20 shots on goal they tried.

The Jets have earned 95 goals at even strength and 22 goals (23rd in the league) while on the power play. Winnipeg has attempted 1,104 shots (27th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.60%, while allowing the other team 1,144 shots. This season, the Winnipeg Jets are sitting with 117 goals, 35 points, in addition to a points percentage of .427. They have granted a total of 129 goals to be scored by way of 99 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 117 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 18.80%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 77.44% on their opponents 133 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.7%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Eric Comrie in net. Comrie is the owner of a lifetime record of 39-45-4 and has played in 93 contests. Comrie's quality start rate comes out to 50.6% and he has accumulated 45 quality starts in his NHL career. He has compiled 2,355 saves out of the 2,630 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .895. Teams are averaging 3.09 goals per contest and he has relinquished 275 goals altogether. He has started in 89 contests and has accumulated 4,118 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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