The Los Angeles Kings (3-3-2) host the Nashville Predators (3-3-2) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings knocked off the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Predators are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will emerge victorious in Saturday’s hockey action.
Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Predators 4, Kings 3.
Moneyline Pick: Predators (+109)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
The Kings have gone 3-2-5 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 3-3-2.
Los Angeles has five points (2-1-1) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Kings recorded just one goal, they lost.
Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Kings have scored three or more goals four times, and are 2-0-2 in those games (to record six points).
In the six games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 3-1-2.
In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 1-3-1 (three points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 2-0-1 to record five points.
Predators Splits and Trends
The Predators have a -2-2 record in overtime matchups this season and a 3-3-2 overall record.
In the four games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
This season the Predators scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Nashville has earned six points (2-1-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
The Predators have scored three or more goals two times, posting two total points across those games.
Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and has recorded three points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent, Nashville is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
The Predators have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 2-1-2 to register six points.
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