The Kings vs. Predators matchup will drop the puck at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon. With Los Angeles only priced at -120 on the moneyline, are the Kings a no brainer play as a road favorite in Nashville?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Los Angeles Kings (-120) at Nashville Predators (+100); o/u 5.5
1:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, December 21, 2024
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
TV: NHL Network
Kings vs. Predators Public Betting: Bettors Backing L.A.
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 76% of bets are on the Kings’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Kopitar has two goals in Philly
Anze Kopitar scored two goals in Thursday’s 7-3 win over the Flyers. The Kings’ long-time captain tied the score at 3-3 inside the final minute of the second period, then got in on the fun as the team blew the game open in the third. It’s Kopitar’s sixth multi-point performance in the last 12 contests, a stretch in which he’s erupted for five goals and 16 points with a plus-12 rating. The 37-year-old is up to 10 goals and 37 points in 37 appearances this season, putting him on pace for his first 90-point campaign since 2017-18.
Marchessault scores goal on two shots
Jonathan Marchessault scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins. Marchessault has four goals and three assists during his five-game point streak. It doesn’t look like the Predators will be breaking up the top line of Marchessault, Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg any time soon, as the trio has breathed some life into the offense. Marchessault has nine goals, 20 points, 99 shots on net, 52 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 33 outings.
Kings vs. Predators Betting Prediction
Take L.A. These two teams met in early November and the Kings posted a 3-0 shutout in Nashville. While the Kings have won eight out of their last 10 games overall, the overrated Predators have dropped eight out of their last 10 contests. Over that span, Nashville would have cost a $100.00 bettor -$530.00. This is a sh*t Nashville team that continues to be overpriced due to the offseason moves it made. But at some point, both fans and oddsmakers have to realize that just because a team adds talent, doesn’t mean its building a winner. And the Predators aren’t a winner. They’re a bona fide loser.
Kings vs. Predators Prediction: Los Angeles Kings -120