Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Kings vs Predators pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Nashville.
- The Kings face the Predators in Nashville at 6-4-3.
- The Kings are are averaging 3.2 goals per contest so far.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
- The Predators look to improve on their 4-6-1 record.
- Nashville is 5th in power play goals this season.
- The Predators are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Avalanche.
Kings vs Predators Preview
Looking to win big? The Kings and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
Kings vs. Predators Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Los Angeles Kings at Nashville Predators
- Where: Nashville at Bridgestone Arena
- Date: Monday, November 4th
- Betting Odds NAS -1.5, LA +117 | NAS -137 O/U 6
Kings Preview: Do the Kings Stand a Chance on the Road?
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 6-4-3. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and won in the shootout.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score of 7 went over. The Kings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover.
Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, including a power-play goal at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but only scored 3 times. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.
Defensively, the Kings will look to regroup after giving up three goals in the third period of their last game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves but finished with a save percentage of 85.7%.
Predators Preview: Can the Predators Hold Strong at Home?
Nashville improved to 4-6-1 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators also covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. They fell behind 1-0 in the second period before Steven Stamkos tied it up at 11:29. The Predators then scored five unanswered goals to secure the win.
Nashville’s offense put up 5 goals in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with two of them coming on empty nets. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year in the second period.
Roman Josi added his first goal of the season, also on a power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist closed out the scoring with his 4th goal, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.
Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their last performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to Colorado. Juuse Saros made 28 saves, posting a 93.3% save percentage. The Predators’ defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Avalanche's first goal came at 17:06 in the second period, with their second coming late in the third at 17:43.
Kings vs Predators Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Kings last ten road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- Through their last five home contests, the Predators offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Nashville posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Nashville has an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 0-3.
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