Kings vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - April 2

The Nashville Predators (34-31-9) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Los Angeles Kings (30-26-18) on the road on Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

In the past 10 contests, the Predators have gone 5-4-1 while scoring 28 goals against 25 goals given up. On 27 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (18.5%).

Kings vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score 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 have gone 11-18-29 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 30-26-18.
• Los Angeles is 14-6-10 (38 points) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
• In the 18 games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they went 1-13-4 (six points).
• Los Angeles has scored two goals in 20 games this season (6-9-5 record, 17 points).
• The Kings are 23-4-9 in the 36 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 55 points).
• In the 31 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 35 points after finishing 15-11-5.
• In the 42 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 17-17-8 (42 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 12-8-9 (33 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a 34-31-9 record this season and are 9-9-18 in contests that have needed overtime.
• Nashville has earned 36 points (14-6-8) in its 28 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Predators scored only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
• Nashville has 16 points (5-15-6) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Predators have scored more than two goals in 37 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
• Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 32 games this season and has registered 35 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 13-12-3 (29 points).
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 44 games, going 19-19-6 to register 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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