Prior to the puck dropping at 1:30 PM ET in Saturday’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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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 over/under of 5.5 goals 14 times.
• 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.
• The 5.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -112

• The Kings have been victorious in 12 of their 18 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (66.7%).
• Los Angeles is 12-6 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
• The Kings have a 52.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: -107

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 13 times this season, and won once.
• The Predators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of -107 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 51.7% 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 recorded 37 points in 32 games.
• Adrian Kempe has 16 goals and 15 assists for Los Angeles to compile 31 total points (one per game).
• With 24 points through 32 games (12 goals and 12 assists), Alex Laferriere has been an important part of Los Angeles’ offensive efforts this season.
• 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 an important part of the offense for Nashville, with 24 points this season. He has recorded nine goals and 15 assists in 33 games.
• 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.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 7-14-6 this season, compiling 698 saves and allowing 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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