Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 4/6/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

The Nashville Predators (36-31-9) are on their way to Crypto.com Arena on Monday where they will attempt to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19).

The Nashville Predators were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 6-3 victory against the Sharks in their last outing. The Predators had a good offensive performance in the win. For the game, they earned a goal on 6 of the 34 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 4 power play attempts and were able to notch 2 goals. Nashville garnered 14 mins in the box for this contest.

Nashville Predators opponents have earned 229 power play opportunities (12th in professional hockey) and have racked up 42 goals in those attempts. The Predators so far have had 2,247 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .888. Nashville has taken 2,127 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.6%. When at even strength, the Predators have conceded 210 goals while getting 176 on the offensive side of the ice. Nashville skates onto the rink with 222 power play chances and they have notched 50 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 22.52%. For the season, they have 81 points and their points percentage is sitting at .533. In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Nashville Predators have racked up 226 goals (19th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have allowed 252.

The player between the pipes for this game is Juuse Saros. Opponents have been able to score 1,215 goals against Saros in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.72. Saros has been involved in 464 contests throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .912 in his 21,759 minutes between the pipes. He has earned an overall mark of 230-170-45 and he started in 447 games. For his career, Saros has recorded 257 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .575. Saros has had 13,781 shots taken against him and has recorded 12,566 total saves.

In their last game, Los Angeles went up against the Maple Leafs in a game where the Kings got the victory by a final score of 7-6. The Kings tallied 7 goals out of the 40 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 5 power play chances in this contest but were not able to net one.

Los Angeles has taken 2,130 shots (18th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.58%, while allowing their opponents 2,067 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 75.00% on the other teams 232 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.1%. They have earned 217 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 17.05%. The Kings have tallied 167 goals at even strength and 37 goals (27th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 225 goals to be scored by way of 167 goals at even strength and 58 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Los Angeles Kings are sitting with 204 goals, 81 points, as well as a points percentage of .533.

Across the rink you will find Darcy Kuemper defending the goal. Teams are averaging 2.54 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,185 goals overall. Kuemper's percentage of quality starts sits at 55.7% and he has made 260 quality starts in his NHL career. He was named a starter in 467 games and his ice time sits at 23,385 mins. Kuemper has a lifetime record of 228-160-67 and has been in net for 488 games. He has recorded 12,389 saves out of 13,574 shots tried, giving him a save % of .913.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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