On Saturday, December 21 at 1:30 PM ET, the Los Angeles Kings are scheduled to face off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, read on.

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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 total of 5.5.
• The 5.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -112

• The Kings have won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (12-6).
• Los Angeles is 12-6 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
• The Kings have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 13 times this season, and won one time.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 13 such games).
• 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

• 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 is another of Los Angeles’ major contributors currently with 31 total points (16 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
• On 66 shots (for 12 goals) and 12 assists, Alex Laferriere has contributed 24 points this season.
• As Los Angeles’ top goalie, David Rittich has recorded 10 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 39 goals with 318 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 24 points this season. He has recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 33 games.
• Roman Josi is a top scorer for Nashville, with 23 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 16 assists in 29 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has nine goals and 11 assists for Los Angeles.
• 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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