Thanks to 312, TG & AWR for stopping by. BOL this evening.
I make this a 4v20 matchup based on the L25. LAK ranks higher than MIN in 14/15 inputs. LAK ranks in the T10 in 12/15 inputs while MIN does in just 2/15. MIN ranks in the bottom third in 6/15 inputs while LAK does in 0/15. LAK avg rank across all inputs is 7th while MIN is 19th. Talbot ranks 9th (13.0) in GSAE while Gustavsson sits in 79th (-6.0). The Kings are still playing to wrap up 3rd in the Pacific while the Wild are wrapping up a 10-day roadie. LAK has a clear motivation edge here and you have to wonder what MIN has left in the tank. LAK won the first two meetings this season by a 13-3 combined score. MIN has lost 8 straight as an underdog. LAK has won 8 straight at home by a 37-12 combined score.
Los Angeles -1/2 (-105)