Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Odds and Picks for Monday, 11/04/24

The NHL’s Monday night slate features a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators. The Kings look to bounce back after giving up a late lead to the Blackhawks during their last game, while the Predators look to build on their 5-2 win against the Avalanche last time out. The Kings are still without star defenseman Drew Doughty, which has been reflected in their penalty kill, which sits at a 77.1% success rate. The Kings have struggled on the road to start the season, with their record sitting at 3-3-2. The Kings choked away a 2-goal, 3rd-period lead to the Blackhawks in their last game, where they would go on to lose in overtime. The Kings have not beaten a good team on the road this year, with their wins coming over the Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres. Combined with the last game’s outcome, I think the Kings have a weight on their shoulders that will be noticeable throughout this matchup. 

The Predators have not been good at home either, with a record of 3-5-0 at Bridgestone Arena. However, they have won 3 of their last 4 at home, with their only loss coming to the Oilers. With 9 different players logging a point in their last game and a powerplay unit that has gone 3/7 in its last 3 home games, it appears that the Predators’ free-agent signings are finally starting to gel and find their chemistry. While the Kings have gotten off to a good start overall, the teams that they have beaten are a combined 28-34-10. I like the Predators here as they start to find their rhythm against a Kings team that has struggled against talented opponents to start the year.

Kings vs Predators prediction: Predators ML (-140) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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