Predators bring losing streak into game against the Kings

The Nashville Predators (34-31-9, in the Central Division) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (30-26-18, in the Pacific Division) in an exciting matchup on Thursday at 10:30 p.m. EDT in Los Angeles.

According to the latest odds from BETMGM SPORTSBOOK, the Kings are favored to win with a -125 line, while the Predators are the underdogs with a +105 line. The over/under for total goals scored in the game is set at 5.5.

The Predators are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they take on the Kings. Los Angeles has a home record of 11-17-8 and an overall record of 30-26-18. The Kings have a scoring differential of -22, with 193 goals scored and 215 goals conceded.

On the other hand, Nashville holds a 34-31-9 record overall and a 14-16-6 record on the road. The Predators have a scoring differential of -29, with 216 goals scored and 245 allowed.

This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Predators coming out on top in a shootout with a 5-4 victory in the previous matchup. Ryan O’Reilly led the Predators with two goals in that game.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Adrian Kempe for the Kings, who has 28 goals and 35 assists, and Steven Stamkos for the Predators, who has 36 goals and 22 assists. Quinton Byfield and Filip Forsberg are also players to keep an eye on, as they have been performing well in recent games.

In their last 10 games, the Kings have a record of 4-3-3, averaging 2.8 goals and 4.4 assists per game, while the Predators have a record of 5-4-1, averaging 2.8 goals and 4.3 assists per game.

In terms of injuries, the Kings will be without Kevin Fiala for the rest of the season due to a leg injury, while Andrei Kuzmenko is out with a meniscus injury, and Samuel Helenius is day to day with an undisclosed issue. The Predators do not have any players listed on the injury report.

Overall, this is shaping up to be an exciting matchup between two competitive teams. Fans can expect a close game with plenty of action on both ends of the ice. Stay tuned for the final result of this highly anticipated showdown between the Predators and the Kings.