Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 4/2/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

The Los Angeles Kings (29-26-18) will play the Nashville Predators (34-31-9) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.

The Nashville Predators were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-2 loss against the Lightning in their previous game. Nashville accrued 8 penalty minutes in this game. The Predators had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. Moreover, they had 4 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. For the outing, they netted 2 of the 31 shots they put on goal.

Nashville Predators opponents have recorded 222 power play opportunities (12th in hockey) and have come away with 42 goals in those attempts. The Predators thus far have had 2,187 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .888. Nashville has tried 2,059 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. While at even strength, the Predators have conceded 203 goals while having 168 themselves. Nashville comes into the game with 215 power play chances and they have notched 48 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 22.33%. For the season, they have recorded 77 points and their points % is .520. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Nashville Predators have accounted for 216 goals (21st in the league) this season and have allowed 245.

The man in goal for this game is Juuse Saros. Opponents have scored 1,208 goals versus Saros in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.71. Saros has played in 462 matchups throughout his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .912 for his 21,754 mins on the ice. He has amassed a win-loss record of 228-170-45 and he has gotten the start in 445 games. For his professional hockey career, Saros has accumulated 257 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .578. Saros has had 13,721 shots against him and has recorded 12,513 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Los Angeles faced the Mammoth in an outing where the Kings went home in defeat by a mark of 6-2. They had 2 power play chances in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Kings scored 2 goals of the 31 shots on goal they attempted.

On the campaign, the Los Angeles Kings are sitting with 191 goals, 76 points, in addition to a points percentage of .521. They have granted a total of 214 goals to be scored by way of 158 goals at even strength and 56 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Kings are sitting with 155 goals at even strength and 36 goals (28th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 206 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 17.48%. Los Angeles has taken 2,031 shots (21st in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.40%, while allowing the opposition 1,989 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 74.77% on their oppositions 222 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.2%.

Across the rink you will find Anton Forsberg in net. Forsberg is the owner of a lifetime mark of 85-92-19 and has played in 220 games. Forsberg's quality start rate comes in at 51.8% and he has qualified for 103 quality starts in his career. He has compiled 5,547 saves out of the 6,136 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .904. His opponents are averaging 2.96 goals per game and he has yielded 589 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 199 games and his ice time sits at 10,139 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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