Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Maple Leafs vs Kings

The Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 4.

There is -110 available when it comes to the Kings on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re expecting the home team to beat the Maple Leafs in regulation time. There’s lots of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Toronto Maple Leafs were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at SAP Center. San Jose Sharks claimed a 4-1 win. John Tavares bagged the only goal from just 19 Leafs shots.

Los Angeles Kings were beaten 5-4 (SO) at Crypto.com Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Nashville Predators. Adrian Kempe scored two goals, with Joel Armia and Scott Laughton also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Kings who came out on top when they last played the Leafs. At Scotiabank Arena, a 4-3 win was recorded. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Joseph Woll (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-16-7	3.4	.898	2
23/24	12-11-1	2.93	.907	0

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 22.5 shots on goal, with a 13.2% powerplay efficiency. The Leafs have given up 3.4 goals from 34.3 shots, averaging 5.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

John Tavares is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with William Nylander recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 3.63 goal against average with a .904 save percentage.

The Kings have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 23.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.1%.

The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Quinton Byfield is next in line after registering 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.74 GAA with a .887 SV%, including one shutout.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Tackle Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Los Angeles Kings should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the -110 available.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Maple Leafs vs Kings stats:

• Maple Leafs have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Maple Leafs have lost 14 of their last 20 games.

Kings 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Easton Cowan Under 1.5 Shots -115

Easton Cowan (Maple Leafs) has recorded Under 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Goal bet can be backed at -115.

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Correct Score Prediction

Maple Leafs 3 - 4 Kings

Let’s take a chance on the +900 available that the Kings secure a 4-3 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Maple Leafs

Kings

1-0

Maple Leafs

+5500

Kings

+4500

2-0

Maple Leafs

+6000

Kings

+4000

2-1

Maple Leafs

+1600

Kings

+1300

3-0

Maple Leafs

+5000

Kings

+2500

3-1

Maple Leafs

+2500

Kings

+1600

3-2

Maple Leafs

+1000

Kings

+750

4-0

Maple Leafs

+7500

Kings

+3000

4-1

Maple Leafs

+2800

Kings

+1200

4-2

Maple Leafs

+2200

Kings

+1300

4-3

Maple Leafs

+1150

Kings

+900

5-0

Maple Leafs

+14000

Kings

+5000

5-1

Maple Leafs

+5000

Kings

+1800

5-2

Maple Leafs

+2800

Kings

+1300

5-3

Maple Leafs

+3000

Kings

+1900

5-4

Maple Leafs

+2200

Kings

+1800

6-0

Maple Leafs

+2200

Kings

+7500

6-1

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+4000

6-2

Maple Leafs

+6000

Kings

+2200

6-3

Maple Leafs

+4500

Kings

+2400

6-4

Maple Leafs

+6000

Kings

+4000

6-5

Maple Leafs

+5000

Kings

+4500

7-0

Maple Leafs

+5000

Kings

+11000

7-1

Maple Leafs

+5000

Kings

+6600

7-2

Maple Leafs

+14000

Kings

+5500

7-3

Maple Leafs

+9000

Kings

+4500

7-4

Maple Leafs

+9000

Kings

+5500

7-5

Maple Leafs

+12500

Kings

+9000

7-6

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+11000

8-1

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+11000

8-2

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+10000

8-3

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+10000

8-4

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+9000

8-5

Maple Leafs

+12000

Kings

+12000

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Toronto Maple Leafs 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 have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -200 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Toronto Maple Leafs, you will find +164 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +108.

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Moneyline

Maple Leafs

+164

Kings

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Maple Leafs

+300

Tie

+300

Kings

-125

Puck Line

Maple Leafs +1.5

-149

Kings -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 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 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 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 2.90 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 22.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 15.8
• Blocks: 10.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.4
• Blocks: 11.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.6
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 4.7
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 27.8
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.4

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