The game 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 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)

• Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• 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.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.2 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -112

• The Kings have been victorious in 12 of their 18 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter, Los Angeles is 12-6 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Kings’ implied win probability is 52.8%.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• In 13 games as the moneyline underdog, 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 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

• With 10 goals and 27 assists this season, Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ leading contributors (37 points).
• Adrian Kempe has 16 goals and 15 assists for Los Angeles to compile 31 total points (one per game).
• Alex Laferriere has created 24 points for Los Angeles in 32 games this season, scoring on 18.2% of his shots and recording 12 goals and 12 assists.
• As Los Angeles’ top goalie, David Rittich has recorded 10 wins and 7 losses this season while allowing 39 goals with 318 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded nine goals (0.3 per game) and put up 15 assists (0.5 per game), taking 3.5 shots per game and shooting 7.9%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 24 total points (0.7 per game).
• Roman Josi has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 23 points, thanks to seven goals and 16 assists.
• Jonathan Marchessault has nine goals and 11 assists, for a season point total of 20.
• Juuse Saros has a 7-14-6 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league). In 27 games, he has 698 saves, and has allowed 72 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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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
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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