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The Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19) host the Nashville Predators (36-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, April 6 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a victory. The Kings are coming off a 7-6 overtime triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs, while the Predators knocked off the San Jose Sharks 6-3 in their last outing.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Monday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests, the Predators have registered a 7-3-0 record after scoring 34 total goals (seven power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 25.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.
Predators vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Kings 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-134)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have finished 12-19-31 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 31-26-19.
- Los Angeles has 40 points (15-6-10) in the 31 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the 18 times this season the Kings ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-13-4 record, good for six points.
- Los Angeles has taken 17 points from the 20 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-9-5 record).
- The Kings are 24-4-10 in the 38 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 58 points).
- In the 31 games when Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 35 points after finishing 15-11-5.
- When it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 18-17-8 (44 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 12-8-10 to register 34 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 36-31-9 this season and are 10-9-19 in overtime matchups.
- In the 28 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 36 points.
- This season the Predators recorded only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- When Nashville has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 16 points (5-15-6 record).
- The Predators have earned 63 points in their 39 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a single power-play goal in 32 games has a record of 16-13-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 15-12-3 (33 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 44 games, going 19-19-6 to record 44 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.68 | Goals Scored | 2.97 | 19th |
| 9th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 3.32 | 27th |
| 16th | 28 | Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| 11th | 27.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| 29th | 17.05% | Power Play % | 22.52% | 11th |
| 29th | 75% | Penalty Kill % | 81.66% | 8th |
Predators vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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