The Los Angeles Kings (19-9-4, fourth in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Nashville Predators (9-17-7, 16th in the Western Conference), on Saturday, December 21 at 1:30 PM ET on NHL Network.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Predators have gone 2-5-3 while totaling 22 total goals (two power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 8.3%). They have conceded 27 goals.
Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-111)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 19-9-4 record overall, with a -4-4 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Los Angeles has 13 points (5-1-3) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Los Angeles has taken five points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (2-5-1 record).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 19 times, and are 17-0-2 in those games (to register 36 points).
- In the 10 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 19 points after finishing 9-0-1.
- In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 13-7-2 (28 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Kings went 5-2-1 in those matchups (11 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 9-17-7 record this season and are 1-7-8 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Nashville has earned 11 points (2-4-7) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (1-7-6 record).
- The Predators have earned 17 points in their 12 games with at least three goals scored.
- Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered nine points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 5-5-4 (14 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.16 | Goals Scored | 2.3 | 32nd |
| 1st | 2.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 22nd |
| 22nd | 27.8 | Shots | 29.3 | 11th |
| 1st | 24.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 25th |
| 28th | 15.12% | Power Play % | 17.71% | 23rd |
| 8th | 82.18% | Penalty Kill % | 87.13% | 2nd |
Kings vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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