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Nashville vs. Los Angeles: NHL Match Prediction
In the only evening match, Los Angeles will play against Nashville in Tennessee on December 21. The Kings had a strong end to the fall and started the winter strongly, but have not played very consistently lately. The Predators are gradually recovering, but still occupy a place in the basement of the conference standings. Will Jim Hiller charges manage to take important points? Read our forecast
Command Analysis
Nashville Predators
USACurrent form
Nashville is still in the basement of the conference table and has only 25 points after 33 games. The team from Tennessee has shown rather weak results throughout the season and cannot produce a long winning streak. The Preds just recently lost eight games in a row, but after that they unexpectedly won in Texas against the local Dallas (4:1), but a day later they were routed by Colorado in Denver (2:5). Returning home, Andrew Brunette charges beat the Rangers dry (2:0), but a day later they could not cope with the pressure of Pittsburgh (4:5, OT). The hosts were very close to victory, but conceded in overtime.
Juuse Saros got his third shutout against the Cops, but failed against the Petes. The Finnish goalie lets in 2.72 goals per game on average, while saving a modest 90.66% of shots. The Predators are clearly lacking reliability in this regular season. They are letting in 3.12 goals per game during the season, but they are still playing a little more reliably in Tennessee.
Roman Josi team was left without their captain, who was injured. Now he is almost ready to take to the ice, but his participation in the game against the "kings" has not yet been confirmed. Filip Forsberg has surpassed the Swiss in the list of the team top scorers, having scored 24 points (9+15).
Disqualifications and injuries
All the hosts' leaders are ready to play against the Kings. The participation of captain Roman Josi is still in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- Nashville wins 52% of faceoffs
The Predators are strong in this component and take the majority of faceoffs.
- The Predators are assessed 8.55 penalty minutes.
Nashville is not known for its good discipline and usually gets sent off at least four times per game.
Los Angeles Kings
USACurrent form
Los Angeles is fourth in the conference and has 42 points after 32 starts. The team from California is five points behind first-place Winnipeg, but it has two games in hand. The team led by Jim Hiller had a strong stretch in late autumn and won six games in a row. Now the Kings are on another long road trip, which has been with varying success so far. The Kings beat the Islanders (3:1), Rangers (5:1) and Philadelphia (7:3), but were weaker than New Jersey (1:3) and Pittsburgh (2:3, OT). In the game against the Flyers, the visitors were losing during the second period, but had a powerful stretch and routed the Flyers in the final 20 minutes.
In December, Los Angeles failed to score at least three goals only twice and lost both games. In the previous five games, the Kings had 18 accurate shots and generally converted their chances very well. Anze Kopitar remains the leading scorer for the California club with 37 points (10+27).
The visitors became the second team in the conference in reliability. On average, they allow 2.56 goals per game, while they are much more reliable on their home court. Not long ago, Darcy Kuemper returned to the lineup, who stopped 91.28% of shots this season. The goalie made one shutout in 15 matches and remains the number one goalie for Los Angeles.
Disqualifications and injuries
Drew Doughty and Trevor Lewis will not play in Tennessee. Trevor Moore status is still in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- Los Angeles averages 8.44 penalty minutes
The Kings show poor discipline and often get sent off for no reason.
- The Kings are 23-16 in goals scored and allowed in the first period.
The visitors play strongly in the opening period and rarely give up the advantage.
Trends
Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In the last five games involving Los Angeles, the second period has been productive
1.60Bet 3rd period: Nashville will score
The Preds have scored in the third period for four straight games.
1.50Tip and bets
Nashville is gradually gaining momentum and is currently in pretty good shape. Andrew Brunette team is close to leaving the last place in the West, but to do so they need to continue earning points. Los Angeles has started to give in after a strong stretch. The Kings are clearly tired of away games, and the schedule is not working for them. Jim Hiller charges have often sagged in terms of implementation and have not been able to score many goals in matches against New Jersey and Pittsburgh. We think they will lose to the Predators in Tennessee.
Prediction - Nashville wins the match for 1.95
Bet on individual total
Nashville has started scoring more and has had at least two shots per game in its last five games. Los Angeles is very good defensively in California, but not as reliable on the road. The Kings are allowing 2.95 goals per game on the road this season, so we think the Preds can beat the opposing goalie at least three times.
We bet on Nashville individual total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.80
Total Bet
Matches involving Nashville are rarely productive. Lately, it has started scoring more and has become more entertaining. Los Angeles often misses a lot on the road, but scores quite a lot itself. We expect at least five goals between the teams. Let bet on the total over.
We take the total over five goals with a coefficient of 1.60
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