Saturday’s contest that pits the Los Angeles Kings against the Nashville Predators, which begins at 1:30 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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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 over/under of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 13 of Nashville’s games have ended 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 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.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Los Angeles has compiled a 12-6 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The Kings have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• In 13 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has achieved the upset once.
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 51.7% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2

Kings Points Leaders

• Anze Kopitar has been critical to Los Angeles’ offense this season, racking up 37 points in 32 games.
• Adrian Kempe has 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Los Angeles’ scoring effort is aided by Alex Laferriere’s 31 points. He’s contributed 12 assists.
• David Rittich (10-7-0) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .891 for Los Angeles.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s nine goals and 15 assists in 33 contests give him 24 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has racked up 23 total points (0.7 per game), with seven goals and 16 assists.
• 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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