LA Kings vs Nashville Predators Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Nashville Predators (26-22-5), fifth in the NHL standings for the Central Division, host the struggling Los Angeles Kings (22-15-10), fourth in the Pacific, in one of just three games on the NHL schedule today. Nashville beat Los Angeles 2-1 on January 18. The Kings have won just once since then and have just two wins in their last 16 games.
Kings vs Predators Picks
- Pick 1: Predators +100
- Pick 2: Under 6.5 (-130)
In Los Angeles Kings news, David Rittich (2.10 GAA, .920 save percentage) is expected to start in goal. Juuse Saros (2.94 GAA, .903 save percentage) is likely to start for the Predators. Let’s check out the Kings vs. Predators odds and other NHL picks today.
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Odds
The Kings, despite their poor performance as of late, are favored in NHL picks for Kings vs. Predators odds with -120 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+195) puck line odds. The Predators have a +100 moneyline and +1.5 (-240) NHL odds for the puck line. The over/under is 6.5 at BetUS.
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Information
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators
Location of the game: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview
Kings Going through a Tough Stretch
Los Angeles is 2-5-3 in their last 10 NHL scores, but that doesn’t tell the full story of just how bad they’ve been as of late. They have just two wins in their last 16 games and have scored just 14 goals in their last seven games, which is more than 1 goal fewer on average than their season average of 3.13 goals per game. Goaltending has been a major issue as of late; LA is fifth in NHL stats for goals allowed (2.66), but starter Cam Talbot hasn’t won in 10 starts and has a .868 save percentage during that time.
The Los Angeles Kings are 14-6-4 on the road this season but are 2-5-3 in their last 10 road games. Adrian Kempe leads the Kings in NHL player stats with 43 points (17 goals, 26 assists) and Kevin Fiala is second in scoring with 42 points (12 goals, 30 assists). Quentin Byfield, fourth in team scoring, is on the NHL injury report listed day-to-day with an illness. Viktor Arvidsson, who hasn’t played since the first game of the season, is skating but not expected back anytime soon.
Nashville with Just One Win in Last 5 Games
The Nashville Predators haven’t been much better, which is why they’re not favored in Kings vs. Predators odds. They gave up a 3-0 lead in their last game against the Ottawa Senators, losing 4-3 in overtime, and have just one win in their last five games, so, they weren’t among the NHL picks to make the playoffs, but are battling for a wildcard spot.
Nashville is 13-12 at home this season and ranks T18th in NHL stats for goals (2.98) and 18th in goals allowed (3.12). Filip Forsberg leads the Nashville Predators stats with 50 points (23 goals, 27 assists). Nashville doesn’t have anybody on the NHL injury report.
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Betting Picks
While the Kings have been better on the road than at home this season, it’s hard to expect them to suddenly snap out of their slump with the All-Star break approaching. Drew Doughty called out his team last week and it’s clear there’s a lot of frustration in that locker room. Don’t expect a spirited effort from the team with just two wins in their last 16 games and struggling to keep the puck out of their net. The under has hit in 16 of 25 Predators’ home games and 16 of the 24 Kings’ road games this year.
- Pick 1: Predators +100
- Pick 2: Under 6.5 (-130)
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