How to Pick the Kings vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 21
Published 11:50 am Friday, December 20, 2024
For the upcoming battle between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 1:30 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.
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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 over/under (5.5 goals) 14 times this season.
- There have been 13 Nashville games with over 5.5 goals this season.
- 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 over/under of 5.5.
- These two teams are allowing a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Kings Moneyline: -112
- The Kings are 12-6 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Los Angeles is 12-6 (winning 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
- The Kings’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.8% in this contest.
Predators Moneyline: -107
- Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 13 times this season, and won one time.
- When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -107 or longer, they have won a single game out of 13 opportunities.
- Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 51.7% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2
Kings Points Leaders
- Anze Kopitar has been imperative to Los Angeles’ offense this season, putting up 37 points in 32 games.
- Adrian Kempe has 16 goals and 15 assists for Los Angeles to compile 31 total points (one per game).
- Alex Laferriere has created 24 points for Los Angeles in 32 games this season, netting a goal 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
- Filip Forsberg is a leading scorer for Nashville, with 24 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 15 assists in 33 games.
- 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 scored nine goals and contributed 11 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 20.
- Juuse Saros has a 7-14-6 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league). In 27 games, he has 698 saves, and has allowed 72 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Kings’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Rangers | W 5-1 | Away | -110 |
| 12/17/2024 | Penguins | L 3-2 | Away | -145 |
| 12/19/2024 | Flyers | W 7-3 | Away | -162 |
| 12/21/2024 | Predators | – | Away | -112 |
| 12/22/2024 | Capitals | – | Away | – |
| 12/28/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | – |
| 12/29/2024 | Flyers | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Avalanche | L 5-2 | Away | +146 |
| 12/17/2024 | Rangers | W 2-0 | Home | -148 |
| 12/19/2024 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Home | -158 |
| 12/21/2024 | Kings | – | Home | -107 |
| 12/23/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 12/27/2024 | Blues | – | Away | – |
| 12/30/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
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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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