NHL Predators vs Kings Picks and Odds, March 15, 2025

We head to the West Coast for a late game on the slate. The Nashville Predators take on the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. These 2 teams met back in December and the Preds won by a score of 3-2.

Los Angeles is 35-20-9 this season and are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They come into this game on a 4-game winning streak even though they are 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. The Kings are really good at home, with a 22-3-4 record.

Their offense isn’t anything spectacular. They rank 18th in goals scored and 19th in shots on goal per game. LA’s shooting percentage is low as well, ranking 20th in the league. On the power play, they need some work, ranking 5th worst in the league.

This team has it all together on the other side of the ice. They rank 3rd best in goals allowed and 2nd best in shots on goal allowed per game. Even though they commit just about 4 penalties per game, they rank 4th in penalty kill.

Goalie Darcy Kuemper is expected to get the start. He is 21-8-7 this season with a 2.23 GAA and a .916 save percentage. Kuemper will look to get the Kings another home win on the season.

Nashville looks to get back in the win column after tough loss Friday

Predators winger Filip Forsberg reacts after they score a goal.

The Predators are 25-33-7 this year and 7th in the Central Division. They come into this game off a loss to the Ducks last night in a game they should’ve won. The team is 5-5-0 in their last 10 games and 8-21-4 on the road.

Nashville made a splash this offseason with some big signings, but it ended there. Even with Stamkos and Marchessault, the team’s offense is lost. They rank 2nd to last in the league for goals scored, but 5th in the league for shots on goal per game. They may shoot a lot, but most are missing as they have the worst shooting percentage in the league.

On defense, they aren’t much better. They rank 25th in goals allowed and 21st in shots on goal allowed per game. Their penalty kill is decent ranking 9th best in the league, which gets plenty of time since they commit about 5 penalties per game.

Goaltender Justus Annunen is expected in net tonight. He has a 14-9-0 record this season with a 2.72 GAA and a .888 save percentage. This Kings team should be him to work plenty as they are usually buzzing at home. Let’s check out the odds and get into the picks.

Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Odds and Game Information

Predators vs Kings Betting Odds

Puck Line

Nashville Predators +1.5 (-135)
Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (+115)

Moneyline

Nashville Predators +190
Los Angeles Kings -225

Totals

Over 5.5 (-120)
Under 5.5 (+100)

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Predators vs Kings Game Information

Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date: Saturday March 15, 2025
Puck Drop: 8pm EST
TV: KCAL, FDSSO

Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction and Picks

Kings winger Alex Laferriere moves the puck around the net and into the zone.

Predators vs Kings Picks and Predictions: Los Angeles Kings Puck Line -1.5 (+115) Get 50% up to $1000 Deposit on BetOnline for this pick

Los Angeles’ is so good at home that it’s hard to pick against them. Nashville has struggled this season even with all the additions they made in the offseason. The Kings is going to be a tough task in their barn against that defense.

Like I said, this Predators team has struggled offensively even after adding Stamkos and Marchessault. They saw Kuemper once this season and it took OT to win the game. That was on Nashville’s home ice and that’s going to change tonight.

One play I like is Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere to both record 2 or more shots on goal parlayed for +137 value. Both of these guys have great history vs Nasville and have hit their line is their last 3 out of 4 games. Byfield has scored in 5 straight games so his goal at +290 is worth the sprinkle.

I lean with the under in this game after the last games result. I do think this time we see a 4-2 or 3-1 victory by the Kings to protect home ice. Should be a good game – bet responsibly and let’s get this W.