The set-up: Both teams are off to poor starts and each comes in off a loss. The Wild lost 4-0 to Nashville and LA fell 5-2 to St. Louis. Minnesota is only averaging 2.10 GPG, but the Kings are allowing 3.90 GPG. The Kings' goaltending has been terrible, so the advantage goes to Minnesota's Alex Stalock, who has a 2.22 GAA.

The pick: Note as well that Minnesota is a sharp 6-1 in its last seven at home in this series, while the Kings are a poor 1-5 in their last six as underdogs in the +110 to +150 range. All things considered, I think this is a great price on the home side.

10* PLAY-BOOK on the Minnesota Wild.