Fans betting on NHL look for value at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday as the host Nashville Predators battle the Los Angeles Kings in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Nashville Predators as -141 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.8-2.6 victory for the Kings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nashville Predators currently sport a record of 15-12-5. The Los Angeles Kings are 16-13-3. Betting totals have seen the Predators post a 17-13-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Kings have gone 11-15-6 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game puts the Nashville Predators, most recently No. 19 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Los Angeles Kings, who rate a No. 15 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 7-ranked offense (2.94 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.53 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.18% rate while the Kings have a 84.26% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Kings were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Columbus at -127 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Nashville, they were a 5-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Devils on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at +109 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
- Nashville is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Nashville's last 11 games
- Nashville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Nashville is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Dallas, Friday, December 23rd
Nashville home to Minnesota, Tuesday, December 27th
