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Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/22/2024]
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The Los Angeles Kings will face the Nashville Predators in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, beginning at 10:30PM ET.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Thursday's Predators vs. Kings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Predators vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used trusted machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Predators and Kings 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 59% chance of beating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going over.
Predators vs. Kings Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-184) | -1.5 (+164) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -148 |
| Total | o5.5 (-140) | u5.5 (+114) |
- The Kings are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Predators, with +164 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -184.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -148, which means you can risk $148 to win $100 for a total payout of $248 if they get the W.
- FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +130, where you can put down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230 if they win.
- The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -140, as well as the best odds for the Under at +114.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Predators vs. Kings Picks
Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kings -1.5 | +164 |
| Moneyline | Kings | -148 |
| Total | Under 5.5 | +114 |
Although the Predators are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Kings -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+114) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Predators vs. Kings Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Kings?
According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 40.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.9% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.2% |
| Thomas Novak | 3.7% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 3.5% |
| Roman Josi | 3.4% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 8.1% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 6.4% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.1% |
| Trevor Moore | 5.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 4.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 38.5% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 25.2% |
| Gustav Nyquist | 22.0% |
| Thomas Novak | 20.6% |
| Roman Josi | 18.8% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 40.2% |
| Kevin Fiala | 32.1% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 31.8% |
| Trevor Moore | 27.6% |
| Quinton Byfield | 25.1% |
Predators vs. Kings Game Information
Thursday's matchup between the Kings and Predators at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday February 22, 2024
- Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Our full coverage of Predators vs. Kings includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Conclusion
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