How to Pick the Kings vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 21
Published 12:46 pm Friday, December 20, 2024
For the upcoming game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 1:30 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece 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)
- A total of 14 Los Angeles games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals.
- So far this season, 13 games Nashville has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.040000000000000036 less than the total set for this contest.
- The 5.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Kings Moneyline: -117
- In the 18 times this season the Kings have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 12-6 in those games.
- Los Angeles is 12-6 when playing with moneyline odds of -117 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
- The Kings have a 53.9% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.
Predators Moneyline: -102
- Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 13 times this season, and won one game.
- The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of -102 or longer (in 13 chances).
- Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.5% to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2
Kings Points Leaders
- Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ leading contributors this season with 37 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 25.6%.
- Adrian Kempe has 16 goals and 15 assists for Los Angeles to compile 31 total points (one per game).
- Through 32 games, Alex Laferriere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Los Angeles. He has 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists).
- In the 18 games David Rittich has played this season, his save percentage is .891, 45th in the league.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg has recorded nine goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 15 assists (0.5 per game), taking 3.5 shots per game and shooting 7.9%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 24 total points (0.7 per game).
- Roman Josi is pivotal for Nashville’s offense with 23 total points (0.7 per game), including seven goals and 16 assists through 29 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has nine goals and 11 assists for Los Angeles.
- Juuse Saros has a record of 7-14-6 in 27 games this season, conceding 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 698 saves and a .906 save percentage, 25th in the league.
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 | -117 |
| 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 | -102 |
| 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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