Kings at Predators Prediction - NHL Picks 1/21/23

The Nashville Predators Preview

The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring on 16.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 18 goals, Roman Josi has 24 assists and Nino Niederreiter has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 2.9 goals per game and are killing 80 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 92 goals on 1,137 shots faced, and Kevin Lankinen has allowed 28 goals on 369 shots.

Trends

The Kings are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference and 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest. The Predators are 0-5 in their last 5 Saturday games. The over is 4-1-1 in Kings last 6 overall. The under is 7-3-1 in Predators last 11 Saturday games. The Kings are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Nashville and 3-9 in the last 12 meetings. The favorite is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are playing the better hockey entering this contest, and they have the offensive firepower to give the Preds concern. However, the Nashville Predators are at home, and they've beaten up on the Kings in recent meetings. I don't have as much confidence in the Kings on the road as I do at home, as that defense can be a bit leaky. Give me the Preds and the cheap price.