The contest between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators at 1:30 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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, Los Angeles games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 14 times.
• This season, 13 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 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.
• 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 a moneyline favorite, they have gone 12-6 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Los Angeles has compiled a 12-6 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Kings have an implied probability of 52.8% to win.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• In 13 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset one time.
• The Predators have won a single game with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 13 such games).
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.7% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2

Kings Points Leaders

• With 10 goals and 27 assists this season, Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ top contributors (37 points).
• With 16 goals and 15 assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the most important offensive options for Los Angeles with his 31 points (one per game).
• Through 32 games, Alex Laferriere has proven himself as a contributor for Los Angeles. He has 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists).
• 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 top offensive contributor for his squad with 24 points (0.7 per game). He has scored nine goals and 15 assists in 33 games (playing 18:56 per game).
• Roman Josi’s 23 points this season, including seven goals and 16 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Jonathan Marchessault has nine goals and 11 assists for Los Angeles.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 7-14-6 this season, amassing 698 saves and allowing 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) 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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