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+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Thursday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Predators 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kings (-125) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Kings Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Kings are 11-18-29 in overtime contests on their way to a 30-26-18 overall record. The Predators have a record of 34-31-9 this season and are 9-9-18 in overtime matchups. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Kings vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Kings (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 30 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-6-10 record (good for 38 points).
\nThe 18 times this season the Kings finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-13-4 (six points).
\nLos Angeles has taken 17 points from the 20 games this season when it scored two goals (6-9-5 record).
\nThe Kings have scored at least three goals 36 times, and are 23-4-9 in those games (to record 55 points).
\nIn the 31 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-5 to record 35 points.
\nIn the 42 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 17-17-8 (42 points).
\nThe Kings’ opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Kings finished 12-8-9 in those matchups (33 points).
\nPredators Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 28 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 36 points.
\nThis season the Predators registered just one goal in eight games and they’ve earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
\nNashville has earned 16 points (5-15-6 record) this season when scoring two goals .
\nThe Predators have earned 59 points in their 37 games with at least three goals scored.
\nNashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 32 games this season and has registered 35 points from those matchups.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 13-12-3 (29 points).
\nThe Predators have been outshot by opponents in 44 games, going 19-19-6 to record 44 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n