Nashville Predators - Los Angeles Kings predictions and free betting tips [01/02/2024]

The regular NHL championship showdown between teams from the upper half of the Western Conference standings. Night hockey fanatics look forward to the clash between Nashville and Los Angeles.

Nashville

Nashville hockey players have taken part in 50 official NHL regular championship matches of the 2023-2024 season. With 50 matches played and 54 points tallied, Nashville sits at the 9th spot in the Western Conference standings. Along the current season, Nashville's mid-table performance could potentially leave them missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs. The fight for the top-8 Western Conference for Nashville is just the beginning, given that rivals like St. Louis and Los Angeles only have an advantage due to additional parameters. As for the other competitors, below Nashville sit the hockey players from Seattle and Arizona, who are a tad weaker and might catch a break, storming into the Stanley Cup race at any moment. When it comes to statistics, Nashville does not stand out against other competitors and neighbours in the standings. Nashville scored only 5 goals less than they conceded, which is not critical. Nashville has been losing more often in the previous matches, sometimes it's just down to bad luck. Minimal losses from Arizona and Ottawa can be explained in this vein.

Los Angeles

The LA club has played 47 official matches in the regular NHL championships of the 2023-2024 season. In the 47 matches, Los Angeles managed to gather 54 points, allowing them to occupy the 7th spot in the Western Conference standings. Throughout the 2023-2024 season, the Los Angeles players maintain an average performance and presently hold a position that gives them the opportunity to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs, yet, the Kings' positions can't be deemed stable or confident. Only due to additional indicators, Los Angeles outperforms rivals from St. Louis and Nashville, but there's also an ambition to break through. From the 6th position, where Edmonton has settled, the LA players lag 4 points behind, which isn't much. If they keep on winning and consistently scoring points, they can aim for the top-4 for home ice advantage in the first round. LA's goal concession rate matches that of Vancouver, the leader in the Western Conference, yet they do not stand out in terms of scoring, boasting an average record. The Kings' recent form has been dismal, evidenced by their 4 consecutive losses. LA last tasted victory on 21st January.

Head-to-Head

Nashville and Los Angeles have faced each other in 46 official matches. Nashville boasts 29 victories, while Los Angeles came out stronger in 17 encounters.

Total prediction

Los Angeles' individual total will be over 3 goals scored.

Prediction

Nashville will win in regular time. If Los Angeles is losing to everyone, then Nashville has been showing signs of a light at the end of the tunnel and glimpses of quality play in their recent matches. At the moment, Nashville seem more prepared for victory, which is reflected in their more confident play compared to Los Angeles, who are clearly in crisis and even lost to San Jose.