The Los Angeles Kings (35-20-9, on a four-game winning streak) host the Nashville Predators (25-33-7) at Crypto.com Arena. The contest on Saturday, March 15 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will capture the win in Saturday's matchup.
In the past 10 outings for the Predators (5-5-0), their offense has scored 25 goals while their defense has given up 32 goals. They have recorded 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (18.5%).
Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Kings 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-230)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 4-9-13 in overtime contests as part of a 35-20-9 overall record.
- Los Angeles is 12-3-6 (30 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
- In the 10 games this season the Kings registered only one goal, they've finished 0-8-2 (two points).
- Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals in 19 games this season (6-8-5 record, 17 points).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 31 times, and are 29-0-2 in those games (to register 60 points).
- In the 20 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-4-1 to register 31 points.
- In the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 20-11-5 (45 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 12-8-3 to register 27 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 25-33-7 this season and are 4-7-11 in overtime contests.
- In the 21 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 23 points.
- This season the Predators registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- When Nashville has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 14 points (4-11-6 record).
- The Predators have scored at least three goals 29 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (21-7-1).
- Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 15-13-4 (34 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 10-19-3 to register 23 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 2.86 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 31st |
| 3rd | 2.59 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 25th |
| 19th | 28 | Shots | 29.7 | 5th |
| 2nd | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 21st |
| 28th | 15.54% | Power Play % | 20.77% | 19th |
| 4th | 82.26% | Penalty Kill % | 81.44% | 9th |
Kings vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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