Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Kings

The Nashville Predators meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Monday, April 6.

There are attractive odds of -128 on offer when it comes to Over 5.5 goals and that looks like a bet worth having. The Predators and the Kings should combine to good effect.

Nashville Predators have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where San Jose Sharks were beaten 6-3 at SAP Center. Filip Forsberg landed 3 points which includes 2 goals and 1 assist.

Los Angeles Kings were winners last time out. It was a 7-6 (OT) home victory against Toronto Maple Leafs at Crypto.com Arena. Adrian Kempe recorded 4 points, comprising 2 goals and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators have beaten the Kings in the last two encounters. A 5-4 (SO) victory at Bridgestone Arena was followed by a 5-4 (SO) win at Crypto.com Arena. We’ve seen seven Predators wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-21-8	3.2	.894	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-5	2.7	.906	2
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.8 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.7%.

Filip Forsberg is the top points scorer with 18 points, 9 goals and 9 assists, with Jonathan Marchessault racking up 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.08 goal against average with a .900 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 30.7 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.

The top points scorer is Quinton Byfield with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, while Adrian Kempe is next best after registering 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.13 GAA with a .867 SV%, including one shutout.

Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that the total goals will go over the line. Take a chance on the attractive -128 that we see this outcome happen in this NHL clash.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Predators vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Predators games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Predators games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Predators games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Kings games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 56.2% prospect of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Filip Forsberg To Score +175

Filip Forsberg (Predators) has found the net in 5 straight games on the road. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to light the lamp at appealing odds of +175.

Latest Filip Forsberg Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+140

First

+1100

Assists

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 4 - 2 Kings

We’re betting on the Predators to secure a 4-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1700 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Kings

1-0

Predators

+5000

Kings

+4500

2-0

Predators

+4500

Kings

+4000

2-1

Predators

+1300

Kings

+1200

3-0

Predators

+3400

Kings

+2800

3-1

Predators

+1900

Kings

+1600

3-2

Predators

+850

Kings

+750

4-0

Predators

+4500

Kings

+3500

4-1

Predators

+1800

Kings

+1400

4-2

Predators

+1700

Kings

+1400

4-3

Predators

+1100

Kings

+1000

5-0

Predators

+9000

Kings

+6000

5-1

Predators

+3300

Kings

+2200

5-2

Predators

+2000

Kings

+1600

5-3

Predators

+2800

Kings

+2200

5-4

Predators

+2200

Kings

+2000

6-0

Predators

+14000

Kings

+9000

6-1

Predators

+8000

Kings

+5500

6-2

Predators

+4000

Kings

+3000

6-3

Predators

+3500

Kings

+2900

6-4

Predators

+5500

Kings

+5000

6-5

Predators

+5500

Kings

+5000

7-0

Predators

+5500

Kings

+14000

7-1

Predators

+13000

Kings

+9000

7-2

Predators

+11000

Kings

+7500

7-3

Predators

+7500

Kings

+5500

7-4

Predators

+8000

Kings

+6600

7-5

Predators

+12500

Kings

+11000

7-6

Predators

+13000

Kings

+12500

8-1

Predators

+13000

Kings

+15000

8-2

Predators

+13000

Kings

+13000

8-3

Predators

+13000

Kings

+13000

8-4

Predators

+15000

Kings

+12000

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Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Los Angeles Kings are regarded as having a 57% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -133. Nashville Predators are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +112.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -132.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Predators

+112

Kings

-133

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+185

Tie

+310

Kings

+120

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-233

Kings -1.5

+186

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Artemi Panarin is the First Goalscorer favorite at +1000. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +155.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+140

Anytime

+1100

Artemi Panarin (Kings)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+160

Anytime

+1200

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+180

Anytime

+1100

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+225

Anytime

+1500

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+275

Anytime

+1600

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+300

Anytime

+2000

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Scott Laughton (Kings)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Joel Armia (Kings)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Zachary L'Heureux (Predators)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Drew Doughty (Kings)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Jared Wright (Kings)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Taylor Ward (Kings)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Jeff Malott (Kings)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Joakim Kemell (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Ryan Ufko (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Mikey Anderson (Kings)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Artemi Panarin (Kings)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+140

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-130

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Drew Doughty (Kings)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Brady Skjei (Predators)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Matthew Wood (Predators)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Artemi Panarin (Kings)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Scott Laughton (Kings)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 5.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 32.8
• Hits: 25.6
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.9
• Hits: 27.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

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