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

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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 total for this game (5.5) is 0.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Kings (3.16) and the Predators (2.3).
• 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 are 12-6 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Los Angeles is 12-6 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Kings have a 52.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -107

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

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2

Kings Points Leaders

• Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ top contributors this season with 37 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 25.6%.
• 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).
• Los Angeles’ offensive 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.
• Roman Josi is pivotal for Nashville’s attack 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 a season point total of 20.
• Juuse Saros has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 698 total saves, while giving up 72 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put up a 7-14-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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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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