Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Preview
Betting on today’s Predators and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on ESPN+.
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Predators. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Nashville Predators odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Predators and Kings have played each other, Nashville has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Predators have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home games, Los Angeles has an puck line record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Predators have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Prediction
At 29-25-2, the Predators are 9th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Central Division. In the Western Conference, they have gone 17-18, and they are 11-6 against their divisional opponents. On the road, Nashville has won two straight games and has a record of 15-10-2.
Over their last 10 games, the Predators have gone 4-6, and they are 3-2 in their last five games. As the underdog, Nashville has gone 17-16-2 this season, and they have been the underdog in 35 of their 56 games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 17th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. Nashville’s offense comes into the game ranked 16th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Los Angeles, goalie Juuse Saros has started 44 games in this season. His current record is 21-21, and his save percentage stands at 0.972%.
At home this season, the Kings have gone 10-9-6, and they have won their last two games at home. In the Western Conference, they are in 7th place and 4th in the Pacific Division. So far this year, Los Angeles has gone 28-16-10 overall, and they have won four straight games.
When they have been favored, the Kings have gone 18-12-7, and they have gone 15-11 against other Western Conference teams. Over their last ten games, Los Angeles has gone 6-4, and they have gone 4-1 in their last five games.
The Kings come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 18th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Kings have a 19-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 7-2.
Goalie David Rittich comes into the game having made 13 starts this season. So far, his record is 8-2 and he has a save percentage of 0.406%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Predators winning this one 4-3.
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- We like the Predators on the moneyline (+132)
- The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
- Carl Grundstrom – Lower Body – Out
- Blake Lizotte – Lower Body – Out
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
