The Los Angeles Kings (19-9-4) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (9-18-7) on Saturday, December 21st. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on NHLN. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 1:30 ET.

Kings vs Predators

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 19-9-4 this season. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period before giving up the tying goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation.

The Kings were favored by -1.5 goals, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the 7 combined goals pushed the game over the line.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

Nashville improved to 9-18-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five straight goals, including two empty-netters. Five different players scored for the Predators in the victory.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere netted two goals for the Kings, including his 7th of the season on a power play and his 8th shortly after. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the year in the 3rd period and also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.

Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were held to just 3 goals, with 13 offensive giveaways.

Predators Offense Breakdown

Filip Forsberg netted his 7th goal of the season, while Gustav Nyquist added his 4th in the Predators’ 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nyquist’s goal came on an empty net, as did Forsberg’s. Roman Josi scored his 1st goal of the season during a power play in the third period.

Steven Stamkos, with his 2nd goal of the year, also contributed on a power play in the second period. Colton Sissons found the net for the 1st time this season. Nashville took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings struggled in their last game, giving up three goals in the 3rd period, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also had 24 hits and 6 takeaways.

Nashville Team Defense

Juuse Saros recorded 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Predators secure a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche. Defensively, Nashville had 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Predators’ defense allowed the first goal at 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the 1st.

Kings vs Predators Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Although Nashville has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-4. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Predators have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Kings have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Kings vs Predators Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Predators to pick up on a win over the Kings at home. With the moneyline sitting at +103, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Predators straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Predators winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Predators straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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