Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators predictions, Apr 02, 2026

Apr 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Los Angeles Kings prepare to host the Nashville Predators on April 2, 2026, fans can look forward to an intriguing matchup between two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Kings, having secured just one victory in their last five games, will be eager to leverage home-ice advantage to turn their fortunes around. Their tactical play often emphasizes solid defensive patterns and quick transitions, which will be crucial against the Predators.

Conversely, the Nashville Predators have fared slightly better, with two wins in their last five outings. Known for their aggressive forechecking and physical style, they will aim to disrupt the Kings’ rhythm early in the game. The Predators’ ability to exploit defensive weaknesses through sustained pressure could be a deciding factor.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.23 for a home win and 2.77 for an away victory, reflecting the Kings’ precarious form despite their home advantage. According to our predictive model, the probability leans towards a 44.9% chance of a Kings victory, alongside a 32.2% likelihood for the Predators, with a 25% chance of a draw.

Ultimately, both teams will be keen to secure points during this critical stage of the season, making this an unpredictable and potentially high-stakes contest.

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Los Angeles
42.4%		 Draw
23.4%		 Nashville
34.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Los Angeles Kings: 0.83% Nashville Predators: 0.24%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.28 4.16 2.83
Pinnacle 2.23 4.01 2.77

Latest Results

28.03.26 Los Angeles Kings – Utah Mammoth – 2:6
26.03.26 Vancouver Canucks – Los Angeles Kings – 0:4
24.03.26 Calgary Flames – Los Angeles Kings – 3:2 penalties
22.03.26 Utah Mammoth – Los Angeles Kings – 4:3 OT
21.03.26 Los Angeles Kings – Buffalo Sabres – 1:4		 29.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Nashville Predators – 3:2
28.03.26 Nashville Predators – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4
26.03.26 Nashville Predators – New Jersey Devils – 2:4
24.03.26 Nashville Predators – San Jose Sharks – 6:3
22.03.26 Chicago Blackhawks – Nashville Predators – 2:3 OT

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 9 and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 2.
  • Los Angeles has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Nashville has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Los Angeles may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 49:60. (average 2.5:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Los Angeles won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 24:28. (average 2.4:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.10.25 Nashville Predators – Los Angeles Kings – 5:4 penalties
    15.03.25 Los Angeles Kings – Nashville Predators – 1:0 OT
    21.12.24 Nashville Predators – Los Angeles Kings – 3:2 OT
    04.11.24 Nashville Predators – Los Angeles Kings – 0:3
    22.02.24 Los Angeles Kings – Nashville Predators – 1:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 73 43 6 10 14 277:185 108
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 75 34 10 12 19 255:209 100
    3 Minnesota Wild 74 26 15 12 21 242:216 94
    4 Anaheim Ducks 74 24 17 5 28 249:256 87
    5 Edmonton Oilers 75 29 9 9 28 261:251 85
    6 Utah Mammoth 74 29 9 6 30 235:212 82
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 75 25 8 16 26 236:236 82
    8 Nashville Predators 74 25 9 9 31 220:246 77
    9 Los Angeles Kings 73 19 10 18 26 195:222 76
    10 Winnipeg Jets 74 25 7 12 30 213:228 76
    11 San Jose Sharks 72 22 12 7 31 220:257 75
    12 Seattle Kraken 73 25 7 11 30 206:227 75
    13 St. Louis Blues 73 27 4 11 31 195:232 73
    14 Calgary Flames 74 24 7 8 35 191:234 70
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 75 20 7 14 34 195:248 68
    16 Vancouver Canucks 73 14 7 8 44 187:277 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 74 34 13 6 21 263:218 100
    2 Buffalo Sabres 75 38 8 8 21 263:221 100
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 74 37 9 6 22 268:207 98
    4 Montreal Canadiens 74 31 12 10 21 262:234 96
    5 Boston Bruins 75 31 12 8 24 256:233 94
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 75 31 7 16 21 263:238 92
    7 New York Islanders 76 28 14 5 29 222:221 89
    8 Columbus Blue Jackets 75 27 11 12 25 239:231 88
    9 Detroit Red Wings 74 28 11 8 27 216:223 86
    10 Ottawa Senators 74 32 6 10 26 247:230 86
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 74 23 14 12 25 220:225 86
    12 Washington Capitals 75 32 6 9 28 238:223 85
    13 New Jersey Devils 74 26 12 2 34 205:227 78
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 75 23 9 13 30 235:264 77
    15 Florida Panthers 74 28 8 3 35 222:247 75
    16 New York Rangers 75 22 9 9 35 215:233 71

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.93%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.95%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.4%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.61%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.44%)

    6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15.5 (5.4%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 16.5 (5.07%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.07%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 26 (3.22%)

    10. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.58%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.58%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.04%)

    14. Columbus Blue Jackets: 53.5 (1.57%)

    15. New York Islanders: 61 (1.37%)

    16. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.37%)

    17. Detroit Red Wings: 101 (0.83%)

    18. Los Angeles Kings: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Philadelphia Flyers: 226 (0.37%)

    20. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 451 (0.19%)

    22. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 551 (0.15%)

    24. San Jose Sharks: 551 (0.15%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.1%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    28. Chicago Blackhawks: 2501 (0.03%)

    29. Florida Panthers: 3001 (0.03%)

    30. Toronto Maple Leafs: 3001 (0.03%)

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