Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/15/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Predators versus the Kings? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Predators.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, March 15th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Kings winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Does Nashville Have What it Takes on the Road?
Nashville improved to 25-33-7 with a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals, with five different players finding the net. The Predators scored twice in the second period and added three more in the third.
Nashville’s offense took 25 shots on goal and scored five times in their 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators netted two empty-net goals, with Filip Forsberg scoring his 7th of the season and Gustav Nyquist adding his 4th. Earlier in the game, Roman Josi found the net for the first time this season, while Steven Stamkos picked up his 2nd goal on a power play.
After a scoreless first period, the Predators got on the board with a power-play goal by Stamkos. Colton Sissons followed with his 1st goal of the season, and Josi added another power-play goal in the third period. Nashville recorded 15 giveaways in the game.
Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.
Will Los Angeles Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Los Angeles dropped to 35-20-9 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.
The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.
Alex Laferriere led the Kings’ offense with his 7th and 8th goals of the season, including a power-play goal at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but only found the net three times. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after allowing three third-period goals in their previous game. They also gave up three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.