Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 1:30 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Kings vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

• This season, 14 of Los Angeles’ 32 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• So far this season, 13 games Nashville has played finished with over 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.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -112

• The Kings have gone 12-6 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Los Angeles is 12-6 when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Kings have a 52.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 13 times this season, and won once.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -107 or longer, they have won a single game in 13 opportunities.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 51.7% based on its moneyline odds.

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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).
• With 24 points through 32 games (12 goals and 12 assists), Alex Laferriere has been an important part of Los Angeles’ offense this season.
• In 18 games played this season, David Rittich (10-7-0) has allowed 39 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has totaled 15 assists and nine goals in 33 games, good for 24 points.
• Roman Josi is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with 23 total points (0.7 per game), including seven goals and 16 assists through 29 contests.
• Jonathan Marchessault has scored nine goals and contributed 11 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 20.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 7-14-6 on the season, giving up 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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