- The Kings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Predators vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | FDSC
The Nashville Predators (36-31) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (31-26) on Apr. 6 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).
The Predators vs. Kings Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Predators vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Predators vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 69.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Predators vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 64.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.60 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.20 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games (+7.00 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 games (+6.25 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+5.70 Units / 26% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+6.90 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+6.75 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+5.15 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+4.05 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+3.25 Units / 13% ROI)
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 42-34 against the spread this NHL season (-2.15 Units / -1.65% ROI).
- Predators are 36-40 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units /-1.74% ROI
- Predators are 36-37 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -6.12% ROI
- Predators are 37-36 when betting the Under for -1.85 Units /-2.23% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 28-48 against the spread this NHL season (-23.9 Units /-22.14% ROI).
- Kings are 31-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -25.3 Units / -25.06% ROI
- Kings are 35-40 when betting the Over for -8.15 Units / -9.85% ROI
- Kings are 40-35 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units / 1.59% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Kings vs Predators
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +155 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | +175 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +180 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | +180 |
| Quinton Byfield (Lak) | +250 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 1.5 +160 | 1.5 -210 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Brady Skjei (NAS) | 0.5 +195 | 0.5 -275 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +125 |
| Scott Laughton (LAK) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -155 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | 2.5 -160 | 2.5 +115 |
| Brandt Clarke (LAK) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +135 |
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 103-119 (.464) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 13-5 (.722) when tied after the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 19-42 (.311) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Kings are 31-43 (.419) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-37 (.327) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings are 15-29 (.341) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Predators have 1.5 rush chances per game in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Predators scored on 8% of rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Predators have scored on 28% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have 4 rush chances on the power play this month — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Kings have recorded 12.7 shots per game while tied this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.6
The Kings have 22 cycle chances while tied this month — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Kings are 31-43 (.419) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Predators allowed 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings allowed 12.5 high danger chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
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