There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Los Angeles Kings going up against the Nashville Predators at 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 21. To get you ready to place a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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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.
• A total of 13 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.040000000000000036 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.2 less than the 5.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -117

• The Kings have won 66.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (12-6).
• Los Angeles is 12-6 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -117 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Kings have an implied probability of 53.9% to win.

Predators Moneyline: -102

• 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 -102 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 50.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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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%.
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 15 assists, Adrian Kempe is excelling for Los Angeles through 32 games.
• Alex Laferriere has contributed 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 totaled nine goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 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’s 23 points this season, including seven goals and 16 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 20 points, courtesy of nine goals (first on team) and 11 assists (third).
• 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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