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.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Monday’s game.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Monday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Kings 4, Predators 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kings (-135) 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 have a 31-26-19 record overall, with a 12-19-31 record in games that have required overtime. The Predators have earned a record of 10-9-19 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 36-31-9. 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: Monday, April 6, 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
\nLos Angeles has 40 points (15-6-10) in the 31 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nLooking 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.
\nLos Angeles has taken 17 points from the 20 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-9-5 record).
\nThe Kings have scored at least three goals in 38 games (24-4-10, 58 points).
\nIn the 31 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-11-5 to register 35 points.
\nIn the 43 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 18-17-8 (44 points).
\nThe Kings’ opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Kings finished 12-8-10 in those matchups (34 points).
\nPredators Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nNashville has earned 36 points (14-6-8) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
\nThis season the Predators scored only one goal in eight games and they’ve earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
\nWhen Nashville has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned 16 points (5-15-6 record).
\nThe Predators have earned 63 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
\nThis season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 32 games and registered 35 points with a record of 16-13-3.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 15-12-3 (33 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