Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Predictions for Monday April 6 2026
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The Nashville Predators head to crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, to face the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, April 6, 2026, with puck drop set for 10:30 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings are listed at -135 on the moneyline, while the Predators come in at +114. The puck line shows Nashville at +1.5 (-230) and Los Angeles at -1.5 (+190), with the total set at 5.5 goals. This matchup features two teams coming off recent competitive performances. Be sure to check out free NHL Picks before placing your bets.
Predators Carry Momentum into Road Test
The Nashville Predators enter this matchup with a 36-31-9 overall record and a 16-16-6 record on the road. They have won two of their last five games, recently winning over San Jose and recently winning over Los Angeles in a shootout. They have also recently lost to Tampa Bay, recently lost to Montreal, and recently lost to New Jersey. This recent stretch highlights a team that has been competitive but inconsistent.
Nashville is averaging 2.97 goals per game while allowing 3.32 goals against. They generate 28.0 shots per game and allow 29.6 shots against. On special teams, the Predators have 50 power-play goals with a 22.5% success rate and have allowed 42 power-play goals with an 81.7% penalty kill percentage. They have also recorded 7 shorthanded goals while allowing none.
A key strength for Nashville is their power-play efficiency, converting at 22.5%, along with a strong penalty kill at 81.7%. However, allowing 3.32 goals per game indicates defensive inconsistency, which could be a concern against a team capable of scoring.
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Kings Defending Home Ice
The Los Angeles Kings come into this contest with a 31-26-19 overall record and a 12-17-9 record at home. They have gone 3-2 over their last five games, recently winning over Toronto in overtime, recently winning over St. Louis in overtime, and recently winning over Vancouver, while recently losing to Nashville in a shootout and recently losing to Utah. This shows a team that has been involved in tightly contested games.
Los Angeles is averaging 2.68 goals per game while allowing 2.96 goals against. They generate 28.0 shots per game and allow 27.2 shots against. On special teams, the Kings have 37 power-play goals with a 17.1% success rate and have allowed 58 power-play goals with a 75.0% penalty kill percentage. They have also scored 7 shorthanded goals while allowing none.
A key weakness for the Kings is their special teams, particularly the penalty kill, which sits at 75.0% and has allowed 58 power-play goals. While their overall defensive numbers are slightly better than Nashville’s, this area could be exploited.
Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction
Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Pick
Pick: Nashville Predators Moneyline
Nashville has the edge in this matchup due to their stronger special teams performance and recent success against Los Angeles. Their ability to convert on the power play and limit damage while shorthanded gives them a key advantage. While both teams have been involved in close games, Nashville’s efficiency on special teams and slightly higher scoring output provide the edge needed to win on the road.
Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Total Pick
Pick: Over 5.5
I like the over in this matchup because Nashville allows over three goals per game, and Los Angeles has shown they can score enough to take advantage of defensive lapses. With both teams also playing in close, competitive games that often extend or feature late scoring, this sets up well for a game that can reach or exceed this total.
Final Score Prediction: Nashville Predators 4 – Los Angeles Kings 3
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