NHL Odds: Jets-Kings prediction, odds and pick

Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the nightcap of Thursday's NHL action. The Jets are looking to get an early season upper hand in a crowded Western Conference standings picture.

Winnipeg Jets are looking to return to the playoffs after missing out last year. The Jets beat the Blues 4-0 in a dominant performance. Los Angeles is also looking for their first win after beating the Eastern Conference champions 4 to 2.

Jets are 1-2 on the road this season. They have struggled to score goals. Connor Hellebuyuck is their best player. He is coming off his 29th career shutout. The Jets have only 45 penalty minutes so far this year. They can cover the spread. It's because of their disciplined play. Jets are a disciplined team.

The Kings are looking to cover the spread against the Jets. Los Angeles played the best game of the season against Tampa Bay. The team is still young but they are showing that they can play with the elite teams. Jets are allowing 4.13 goals per game. They need to improve their defensive play to beat the Kings. They are a good team on paper but their defense needs to be better.

The Jets and Kings are going to play each other in the 2022-2023 NHL season. The Jets have won the last two games against the Kings.