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Los Angeles Kings at Nashville Predators NHL Predictions

2024-12-21 • Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Predators 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NSH: 48.8%
LAK: 51.2%
Expected Goals
NSH: 3.33
LAK: 3.00
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • NSH at home vs LAK: 2-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-06LAK 3 - 2 NSHLAKLAK
2026-04-02LAK 4 - 5 NSHNSHLAK
2025-10-25NSH 5 - 4 LAKNSHNSH
2025-03-15LAK 1 - 0 NSHLAKLAK
2024-12-21NSH 3 - 2 LAKNSHLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NSH1010.93
1LAK1700.59
2NSH1310.76
2LAK800.34
3NSH1000.40
3LAK1321.03
4NSH200.35
4LAK000.00
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 51.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Nashville Predators 3 - 2 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.3 - 3.0