Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/2

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The Nashville Predators will play against the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. The game is set for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:30 PM. Fans can watch it on ESPN+.

The Predators have a record of 34-31-9 this season. They are ranked 10th in the Western Conference and 5th in their division. The Kings have a record of 30-26-18. They are 8th in the Western Conference and 4th in their division.

Predators vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Nashville Predators +105, Los Angeles Kings -125

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning by one goal, with a score of 3-2. Filip Forsberg and Joakim Kemell each scored in that game.

Before that, the Predators had a home game against the Montreal Canadiens. They lost 4-1, with Zachary L’Heureux scoring the lone goal. Juuse Saros made 28 saves in that game.

The Predators did have a recent win against the San Jose Sharks. They won 6-3, with Filip Forsberg contributing one goal and two assists. The team had one power play goal in that game.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 2-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues with goals from Trevor Moore and Adrian Kempe. In this game, the team recorded 26 shots on goal and 26 hits, showing solid defensive and offensive play.

In a tough outing against the Utah Mammoth, the Kings fell 6-2. Despite the loss, Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar managed to find the net. The Kings had 31 shots on goal, indicating active offensive efforts, even though they did not convert more chances.

Against the Vancouver Canucks, the Kings shone with a 4-0 win. Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore were key contributors, each scoring a goal. The team fired 38 shots on goal, displaying their capability to dominate offensive play.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored with a moneyline of -125, while the Nashville Predators have a moneyline of +105. The Kings have a stronger defensive record with only 201 goals against, ranking 5th. This defensive edge suggests the Kings will win. The projected score is Kings 4, Predators 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the under at -118 and the over at -105. Both teams have solid offensive stats, with the Predators scoring 216 goals and the Kings 191 goals this season. Given the projected score of 4-3, taking the over 6.0 is recommended.