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 and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 14 times.
• So far this season, 13 games Nashville has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Kings (3.16) and the Predators (2.30).
• These two teams are allowing 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 won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (12-6).
• Los Angeles is 12-6 when playing with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Kings have a 52.8% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 13 times this season, and won one game.
• 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 matchup (implied from its 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’ top contributors (37 points).
• With 16 goals and 15 assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the most important contributors for Los Angeles with his 31 points (1.0 per game).
• Through 32 games, Alex Laferriere has proven himself as a scoring option for Los Angeles. He has 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists).
• Across 18 games played, David Rittich has a goaltending record of 10-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 39 goals while recording 318 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club with 24 points (0.7 per game). He has recorded 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 a season point total of 20.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 7-14-6 in 27 games this season, conceding 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 698 saves and 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
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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