Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Predators (+115) Kings (-138)

The Los Angeles Kings (38-20-8) will take on the Nashville Predators (31-24-7) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this matchup has Nashville at +115 while Los Angeles is sitting at -138. The over/under is set at 6.

The Nashville Predators were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-1 defeat against the Coyotes in their previous contest . Nashville accounted for 13 mins in the box in this contest. In addition, they had 6 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Predators offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. In the outing, they converted 1 of the 40 shots they launched.

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While at even strength, the Predators have allowed the opponent to score 143 goals while getting 140 on offense. Nashville Predators opponents have 209 power play opportunities (10th in the NHL) and have tallied 39 goals in those attempts. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Nashville Predators have tallied 176 goals (27th in pro hockey) for the year and have surrendered 182. Nashville has tried 1,895 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.3%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 69 points and their points percentage comes in at .556. The Predators have seen 2,081 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .913. Nashville has accumulated 195 power play chances and they have scored 36 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 18.46%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Juuse Saros. Saros has been in net for 270 contests throughout his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 138-90-26 and he has started in 254 games. Opponents have scored 665 goals against Saros in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.58. Saros has seen 8,222 shots taken against him and has garnered 7,557 saves. His save percentage is at .919 during his 15,461 minutes between the pipes. Over the course of his pro career, Saros has compiled 157 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .618.

In their last game, Los Angeles faced the Avalanche in a game where the Kings ended up with the victory by a tally of 5-2. The Kings recorded 5 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 chances on the power play in this one but weren't able to notch a goal.

Los Angeles has put up 2,141 shots (7th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.32%, while allowing the other team 1,861 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 75.89% on their oppositions 224 power play tries, and their save percentage is 88.3%. They have a total of 223 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 24.22%. The Kings have earned 167 goals at even strength and 54 goals (4th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 218 goals to be scored by way of 164 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Los Angeles Kings have earned 221 goals, 84 points, as well as a points percentage of .636.

Across the rink you will find Pheonix Copley defending the net. Copley holds a lifetime record of 36-13-5 and has participated in 60 games. Copley's percentage of quality starts is 55.6% and he has earned 30 quality starts in his career. He has accrued 1,436 stops out of 1,596 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .900. His opponents are averaging 2.88 goals/game and he has given up 160 goals altogether. He has been a starter 54 contests and has played for a total of 3,339 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-138)

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