Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Predators

The Los Angeles Kings clash with the Nashville Predators in this NHL matchup at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Saturday, October 25. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Expect Goals Between Kings and Predators

Our prediction is that the Kings and opponents Predators can go Over 5.5. We’re especially keen to take advantage of the -132 available.

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Previous H2H Saw Kings Win in Overtime

Los Angeles Kings have won two on the spin, triumphing 3-2 (OT) in their previous game. This was on the road against Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Adrian Kempe, Cody Ceci and Corey Perry scored one goal each. Goalie Darcy Kuemper stopped 29 shots (.935).

Nashville Predators won their last game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Bridgestone Arena against Vancouver Canucks. Ryan O'Reilly and Cole Smith scored one goal each. Goalie Juuse Saros played a starring role, stopping 21 shots (.955).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 1-0 triumph when facing the Predators at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-1	2.6	.896	0
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-2-2	2.5	.911	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.9 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have given up 3.5 goals from 30.1 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.0%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Kevin Fiala racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.90 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Predators have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 9.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Ryan O'Reilly with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Filip Forsberg is next best after registering 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.75 GAA with a .906 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Game Prediction

The teams should combine to light the lamp six times or more and that leads us to back the Overs. The -132 looks too good to miss as a betting selection for this NHL clash.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Kings vs Predators stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Kings games on the road.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 3 - 5 Predators

Our prediction for the correct score is the Predators to land a 5-3 victory and this is available at +2500. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Predators

1-0

Kings

+5000

Predators

+5000

2-0

Kings

+4500

Predators

+4500

2-1

Kings

+1300

Predators

+1400

3-0

Kings

+2900

Predators

+3300

3-1

Kings

+1700

Predators

+1900

3-2

Kings

+800

Predators

+850

4-0

Kings

+3500

Predators

+4500

4-1

Kings

+1400

Predators

+1700

4-2

Kings

+1500

Predators

+1700

4-3

Kings

+1000

Predators

+1100

5-0

Kings

+6000

Predators

+8000

5-1

Kings

+2200

Predators

+2900

5-2

Kings

+1600

Predators

+1900

5-3

Kings

+2200

Predators

+2500

5-4

Kings

+2000

Predators

+2200

6-0

Kings

+9000

Predators

+12000

6-1

Kings

+5000

Predators

+7000

6-2

Kings

+2900

Predators

+4000

6-3

Kings

+2900

Predators

+3400

6-4

Kings

+5000

Predators

+5500

6-5

Kings

+5000

Predators

+5500

7-1

Kings

+9000

Predators

+12000

7-2

Kings

+7500

Predators

+10000

7-3

Kings

+5500

Predators

+7000

7-4

Kings

+6600

Predators

+7500

7-5

Kings

+11000

Predators

+12000

7-6

Kings

+12000

Predators

+12500

8-4

Kings

+12000

Predators

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Los Angeles Kings are -127 favorites to win and that means a 56% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +105 about Nashville Predators.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -132.

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Moneyline

Kings

-127

Predators

+105

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+125

Tie

+320

Predators

+170

Puck Line

Kings -1.5

+190

Predators +1.5

-238

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 28.9
• Giveaways: 20.5
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 27.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 6.1

Team News

Los Angeles Kings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Adrian Kempe	8	19.33	4	7	11	5
55	Quinton Byfield	8	19.46	2	6	8	-2
22	Kevin Fiala	8	18.14	4	3	7	-3

96	Andrei Kuzmenko	8	15.96	2	3	5	3
11	Anze Kopitar	4	18.75	0	4	4	2
8	Drew Doughty	8	24.08	0	3	3	2
12	Trevor Moore	8	15.98	2	1	3	0
40	Joel Armia	8	14.35	0	3	3	0
5	Cody Ceci	8	17.25	1	1	2	-2
24	Phillip Danault	8	17.73	0	2	2	1
55	Brandt Clarke	8	16.88	1	1	2	0
14	Alex Laferriere	8	14.95	1	1	2	-3
37	Warren Foegele	8	14.75	1	0	1	-2
44	Mikey Anderson	8	20.53	1	0	1	4
15	Alex Turcotte	8	8.88	0	1	1	-1
39	Jeff Malott	8	7.86	1	0	1	-1
6	Joel Edmundson	8	16.99	0	1	1	2
	Corey Perry	2	15.25	1	0	1	0
2	Brian Dumoulin	8	20.19	0	0	0	-5
79	Samuel Helenius	2	9.15	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
31	Anton Forsberg	3	3.89	0.88
35	Darcy Kuemper	5	2.59	0.896
29	Pheonix Copley	-	-	-

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Nashville Predators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
59	Roman Josi	8	24.09	1	4	5	-4
90	Ryan O'Reilly	8	19.21	3	2	5	-3
9	Filip Forsberg	8	19.06	2	2	4	-2

81	Jonathan Marchessault	5	17.88	2	2	4	-2
56	Erik Haula	8	15.48	2	2	4	0
47	Michael McCarron	8	14.16	1	2	3	1
58	Michael Bunting	8	15.09	2	1	3	0
22	Luke Evangelista	7	14.2	0	3	3	-1
48	Nicklaus Perbix	8	20.69	2	1	3	0
91	Steven Stamkos	8	17.43	1	1	2	-3
36	Cole Smith	8	14.3	2	0	2	0
24	Spencer Stastney	8	14.79	0	2	2	-1
20	Justin Barron	8	14.9	0	2	2	-1
83	Adam Wilsby	8	18.46	0	2	2	1
76	Brady Skjei	8	22.63	0	2	2	-4
89	Ozzy Wiesblatt	5	9.9	0	2	2	0
44	Brady Martin	3	11.43	0	1	1	0
17	Tyson Jost	8	12.43	1	0	1	-2
25	Joakim Kemell	2	11.05	0	0	0	0
37	Nick Blankenburg	1	12.1	0	0	0	1
40	Fyodor Svechkov	8	13.19	0	0	0	-3
52	Matthew Wood	1	14.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
29	Justus Annunen	1	5.07	0.808
74	Juuse Saros	7	2.53	0.91

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.