Saturday’s NHL schedule features a game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 1:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece 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)

• Los Angeles and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 14 times this season.
• There have been 13 Nashville games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.5 goals per game, 0.040000000000000036 less than the total set for this contest.
• 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: -117

• 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 -117 or shorter, Los Angeles is 12-6 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Kings’ implied win probability is 53.9%.

Predators Moneyline: -102

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 13 times this season, and won one time.
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of -102 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 50.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2

Kings Points Leaders

• One of Los Angeles’ top offensive players this season is Anze Kopitar, who has put up 37 points in 32 games.
• Adrian Kempe has 16 goals and 15 assists for Los Angeles to compile 31 total points (one per game).
• On 66 shots (for 12 goals) and 12 assists, Alex Laferriere has contributed 24 points this season.
• In 18 games played this season, David Rittich (10-7-0) has given up 39 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 24 points this season. He has recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 33 games.
• 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 (nine goals, 11 assists) this season.
• 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 given up 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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