Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Predators. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets!
The Kings are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Los Angeles Kings odds
Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Los Angeles and Nashville, the Predators have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 2 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Nashville is averaging 3 goals compared to Los Angeles at 1.
- Through their last five road games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Predators have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Predators have an puck line mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Nashville posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
- The last five games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an puck line mark of 0-5 while going 1-4 straight up.
Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
As the Kings head into tonight’s game, they sit 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 22-16-10. Over their last ten games, the Kings have struggled, going just 2-8. On the road this season, Los Angeles has been solid, posting a record of 14-6-4.
Against teams in the Western Conference, the Kings have gone 13-11 this season, and they have been favored in 34 of their 47 games. In games where they have been favored, Los Angeles has a record of 16-11-7.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 18th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. This season, the Kings have a 15-12 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-2 record.
Entering the game, goalie Cam Talbot has started 31 games this season. His current record stands at 14-13, and his save percentage is 0.893%.
At 54 points, the Predators are in 9th place in the Western Conference and 5th in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 4-6, and they have lost two straight games.
In 50 games this year, the Predators are 26-23-2, including a 13-12-0 record at home. When playing against teams in the Western Conference, Nashville has gone 14-16 this season.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 15th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. So far this year, the Predators are 13-12 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-11 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Juuse Saros comes into the game having made 39 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-18 and he has a save percentage of 0.981%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 4-3 win.
Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Predators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
- Blake Lizotte – Lower Body – Out
- Quinton Byfield – Illness – Questionable
