Los Angeles Kings vs. Nashville Predators Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Los Angeles Kings face the Nashville Predators with both teams stumbling as they head into the break. The Kings have a 22-15-10 record and with only two wins in their last 10 games, they have fallen into fourth place in the Pacific Division. The Predators have a 26-22-2 record and with only four wins in their last 10 games, they have the fifth-best record in the Central Division.
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Kings hope defense rebounds
The Kings are watching their season spiral out of control despite having an offense that is scoring 3.13 goals per game. Adrain Kempe, Anze Kopitar, and Kevin Fiala have scored 44 goals and 82 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Trevor Moore, Quinton Byfield, and Phillip Danault have combined for 45 goals and 52 assists while defenseman Drew Doughty has added 11 goals and 16 assists from the point to open up the offense.
— LA Kings (@LAKings) January 28, 2024
The defense has carried the Kings all season, allowing only 2.66 goals per game but recently, the unit has been a mess, allowing 18 goals in the last four games. Drew Doughty and Michael Anderson have combined for 7.0 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. the bright spot has been the play of goaltender Cam Talbot who has a .911 save percentage and a 2.59 goals-against average on 897 shots with 6.7 goals saved above average.
Predators defense has struggled this season
The Predators are having a rough season with their offense struggling, scoring only 2.98 goals per game. Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, and Gustav Nyquist have scored 52 goals and 77 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five skaters have 10 goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) January 30, 2024
The offense has struggled but the defense has let the Predators down, allowing 3.12 goals per game including eight goals in the last two games. Roman Josi and Ryan McDonagh have combined for 4.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled with a .903 save percentage and a 2.94 goals-against average on 1106 shots with -0.2 goals saved above average.
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Both teams are struggling but I see the Predators stepping up on their home ice and taking over this game. The Predators should create plenty of scoring chances with Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Predators look to rebound after allowing four goals in their last game and limit a Kings offense that has scored only four goals in their last two games with Roman Josi, Ryan McDonagh, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Juuse Saros to make plenty of big saves. The Predators should win the game and provide great odds in the process as home Underdogs.
Take the Predators money line as home Underdogs.
Prediction: Predators (+105)
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Both defenses have struggled and I see this game being a high-scoring one from the first period. The Kings should create plenty of scoring chances against the Senators, who allow 3.12 goals per game, with Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Predators should run up the score against the Kings, who have allowed 18 goals in the last four games, with Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, Gustav Nyquist, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with quick passes to overwhelm the Kings defense. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
Prediction: Over 6
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