If you’re seeking best bets for the Los Angeles Kings’ upcoming game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 1:30 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Kings vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• This season, 13 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Kings score 3.16 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.3, adding up to 0.0 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• The 5.6 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -112

• In the 18 times this season the Kings have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 12-6 in those games.
• Los Angeles is 12-6 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Kings have an implied probability of 52.8% to win.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• In 13 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset one time.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -107 or longer, they have won a single game in 13 opportunities.
• Nashville has a 51.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2

Kings Points Leaders

• One of Los Angeles’ top offensive players this season is Anze Kopitar, who has put up 37 points in 32 games.
• With 16 goals and 15 assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the most important offensive options for Los Angeles with his 31 points (one per game).
• Alex Laferriere has contributed 24 points for Los Angeles in 32 games this season, scoring on 18.2% of his shots and putting up 12 goals and 12 assists.
• Across 18 games played, David Rittich has a goaltending record of 10-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 39 goals while recording 318 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 15 assists and nine goals in 33 games, good for 24 points.
• Roman Josi is a key contributor for Nashville, with 23 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and provided 16 assists in 29 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has nine goals and 11 assists, for a season point total of 20.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 7-14-6 on the season, allowing 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) and amassing 698 saves with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).

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Los Angeles vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Time: 1:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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