Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators

Mar 15, 2025

Los Angeles Kings

Los Angeles Kings
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Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction – 3/15/2025

The Nashville Predators are set to face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. This matchup features two teams with contrasting seasons, as the Kings aim to solidify their playoff position while the Predators look to play spoiler.

Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings Game Preview

The Los Angeles Kings enter this game with a 35-20-9 record, showcasing a strong season marked by solid defensive play and consistent scoring. They are coming off a 3-0 shutout victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday, extending their winning streak to four games. In that game, Kevin Fiala contributed a goal and an assist, while goaltender Darcy Kuemper made 21 saves to secure the shutout.

On the other hand, the Nashville Predators hold a 25-32-7 record and are on the second night of a back-to-back, having played the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. Prior to that, they secured a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, with Filip Forsberg leading the charge with a goal and an assist. The Predators have struggled on the road this season, posting an 8-20-4 record away from home.

Betting Insights

  • Moneyline: Los Angeles Kings -220, Nashville Predators +180
  • Puck Line: Kings -1.5 (+114)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 goals

The Kings have been dominant at home, boasting a 22-3-4 record with a +36 goal differential. They average 2.86 goals per game while allowing 2.63 goals against. Goaltender Darcy Kuemper has been a key factor, posting a 20-8-7 record with a 2.29 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. In his career against Nashville, Kuemper is 7-2-4 with a 2.37 GAA and a .919 SV%.

The Predators, conversely, average 2.64 goals per game and allow 3.29 goals against. Goaltender Justus Annunen, acquired mid-season, has an 8-5 record with a 3.09 GAA and a .897 SV%. In his lone career start against Los Angeles, Annunen secured a win with a 1.97 GAA and a .917 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

Considering the Kings' strong home performance and the Predators' struggles on the road, coupled with Nashville playing on consecutive nights, Los Angeles holds a significant advantage. The Kings' balanced offense and solid defense, anchored by Kuemper, position them well to control the game.

Given these factors, the Kings are favored to win and cover the puck line. Additionally, with the over/under set at 5.5 goals, and considering both teams' recent scoring trends, the over appears to be a favorable bet.

Final Prediction: Los Angeles Kings 4, Nashville Predators 2

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Consensus

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+185
9% NAS
-225
91% LA

Total Pick Consensus

5.5/-102
33% UN
5.5/-118
67% OV

Puckline Pick Consensus

+1.5/-135
0% NAS
-1.5/+114
0% LA

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Team Records
  • Goalies
  • Recent Starts
NAS
Team Stats
LA
170
Goals For
183
213
Goals Agst
166
2.82
PP For GM
2.31
.58
PP Goals GM
.36
20.77
PP%
15.54
2.98
PP Agst GM
2.91
.55
PP Agst Goals GM
.52
81.44
PK%
82.26
9.7
PIM GM
7.9
9.2
oPIM GM
7.1
NAS
Team Records
LA
25-33-7
Overall
35-20-9
1-0
Shootout
1-3
3-7
Overtime
3-6
17-12-3
Home
22-3-4
8-21-4
Road
13-17-5
6-16-4
EAS
16-8-4
19-17-3
WES
19-12-5
3-9-2
ATL
7-5-2
3-7-2
MET
9-3-2
10-7-2
CEN
10-4-3
9-10-1
PAC
9-8-2
9-6-7
≤1
13-3-9
10-22-0
≥3
18-10-0
3-6-1
Oct
6-3-2
4-6-5
Nov
8-5-1
4-8-1
Dec
7-2-2
7-5-0
Jan
5-7-1
3-5-0
Feb
5-1-2
4-3-0
Mar
4-2-1
0-0-0
Apr
0-0-0
J. Annunen
D. Kuemper
N/A
GP
6
N/A
GS
6
N/A
W-L-T/O
3-0-3
N/A
Goals Allowed
19
N/A
Shots Against
173
N/A
SV%
.890
N/A
SO
0
N/A
Quality Starts
3
N/A
QS%
.500
N/A
Bad Starts
1
N/A
Goals All.%
108
N/A
Goals Sv Above Avg
-1.37

J. Annunen

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
12/6/21 PHI
Jones N/A
W7-5 N/A
5
32
27
.844
12/4/21 OTT
Forsberg N/A
L5-6 N/A
4
15
11
.733

D. Kuemper

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
5/3/22 NAS
Ingram N/A
W7-2 N/A
2
25
23
.920
4/28/22 NAS
Rittich N/A
L4-5 N/A
4
37
33
.892
4/26/22 STL
Binnington N/A
W5-3 N/A
3
32
29
.906
4/24/22 WPG
Hellebuyck N/A
L1-4 N/A
4
44
40
.909
4/22/22 EDM
Smith N/A
L3-6 N/A
5
26
21
.808

Odds

  • MoneyLine
  • PuckLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
NAS LA
NAS LA
Consensus
+155
-190
+193
-233
+180
-218
+185
-225
+168
-205
+184
-225
+155
-190
+190
-240
+180
-220
+192
-235
+180
-220
+190
-235
Open
Current
Book
NAS LA
NAS LA
Consensus
+1.5 (-136)
-1.5 (+114)
+1.5 (-136)
-1.5 (+113)
+1.5 (-135)
-1.5 (+114)
+1.5 (-135)
-1.5 (+114)
+1.5 (-144)
-1.5 (+120)
+1.5 (-144)
-1.5 (+116)
+1.5 (-136)
-1.5 (+123)
+1.5 (-136)
-1.5 (+112)
+1.5 (-135)
-1.5 (+118)
+1.5 (-135)
-1.5 (+115)
+1.5 (-140)
-1.5 (+115)
+1.5 (-140)
-1.5 (+120)
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
5.5 (-115)
5.5 (-105)
5.5 (-117)
5.5 (-103)
5.5 (-115)
5.5 (-105)
5.5 (-118)
5.5 (-102)
5.5 (-122)
5.5 (+100)
5.5 (-118)
5.5 (-104)
5.5 (-113)
5.5 (-108)
5.5 (-115)
5.5 (-106)
5.5 (-105)
5.5 (-115)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (+100)
5.5 (-110)
5.5 (-110)
5.5 (-115)
5.5 (-105)

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