The Los Angeles Kings (30-26-18) host the Nashville Predators (34-31-9, losers of three straight) at Crypto.com Arena. The game on Thursday, April 2 begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Thursday’s hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Predators have gone 5-4-1 while totaling 28 total goals (five power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 18.5%). They have allowed 25 goals.

Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-125)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings are 11-18-29 in overtime contests on their way to a 30-26-18 overall record.
In the 30 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-6-10 record (good for 38 points).
The 18 times this season the Kings finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-13-4 (six points).
Los Angeles has taken 17 points from the 20 games this season when it scored two goals (6-9-5 record).
The Kings have scored at least three goals 36 times, and are 23-4-9 in those games (to record 55 points).
In the 31 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-5 to record 35 points.
In the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 17-17-8 (42 points).
The Kings’ opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Kings finished 12-8-9 in those matchups (33 points).
Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have a record of 34-31-9 this season and are 9-9-18 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 registered just one goal in eight games and they’ve earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
Nashville has earned 16 points (5-15-6 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Predators have earned 59 points in their 37 games with at least three goals scored.
Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 32 games this season and has registered 35 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 13-12-3 (29 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 44 games, going 19-19-6 to record 44 points.

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Kings vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, April 2, 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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