The Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19) take on the Nashville Predators (36-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, April 6 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-6 in overtime in their most recent outing, while the Predators are coming off a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday’s game.

Over the past 10 contests, the Predators have gone 7-3-0 while totaling 34 total goals (seven power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have given up 27 goals.

Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Kings 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-135)
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 have a 31-26-19 record overall, with a 12-19-31 record in games that have required overtime.
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 have scored at least three goals in 38 games (24-4-10, 58 points).
In the 31 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-5 to register 35 points.
In the 43 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 18-17-8 (44 points).
The Kings’ opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Kings finished 12-8-10 in those matchups (34 points).
Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have earned a record of 10-9-19 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 36-31-9.
Nashville has earned 36 points (14-6-8) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
This season the Predators scored 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 three or more goals scored.
This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 32 games and registered 35 points with a record of 16-13-3.
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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Kings vs. Predators 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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