There are plenty of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Los Angeles Kings squaring off against the Nashville Predators at 1:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 21. To get you prepared to place a bet or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions 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 hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 14 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 33 games this season, 13 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5.
• 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.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -112

• The Kings are 12-6 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Los Angeles is 12-6 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• The Kings’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.8% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• In 13 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has pulled off the upset once.
• The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville has a 51.7% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2

Kings Points Leaders

• Anze Kopitar has been critical to Los Angeles’ offense this season, racking up 37 points in 32 games.
• Adrian Kempe has 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 32 games, Alex Laferriere has proven himself as a contributor for Los Angeles. He has 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists).
• As Los Angeles’ top goalie, David Rittich has recorded 10 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 39 goals with 318 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded nine goals (0.3 per game) and collected 15 assists (0.5 per game), averaging 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.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 20 points, courtesy of nine goals (first on team) and 11 assists (third).
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 7-14-6 this season, amassing 698 saves and permitting 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 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
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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