NHL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Kings vs Nashville Predators (April 6, 2026)
The Nashville Predators (36-31-9) face the Los Angeles Kings (31-26-19) at Crypto.com Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Monday's matchup.
- The Predators have a 42-34 Puck Line record this season, while the Kings hold a record of 28-48.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -135 and UNDER at +114.
- The Predators have a 35-37-4 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total points line, 37 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Kings have a 35-39-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Predators are averaging 2.97 goals per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Kings are averaging 2.68 (T28th).
- Defensively, the Predators are giving up a whopping 3.32 goals per game this season (27th in the league), while the Kings are giving up an average of 2.96 goals (9th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Nashville is averaging 28.0 shots per game this season (18th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Los Angeles is allowing its opposition 27.2 shots per game (11th).
- Flipping that script, the Predators are allowing 29.6 shots per game (25th in the NHL), while the Kings are averaging 28.0 shots (17th).
Power Play
- Nashville holds a power play percentage of 22.5%, ranking 11th in the league this season, while Los Angeles sits 29th with 17.1% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Predators have a penalty kill rate of 81.7% (ranked 8th), easily outperforming the Kings, who sit at 75.0% (29th).
P1 Result
Nashville is +195 to win the first period, while Los Angeles is +165.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 18-27-31 | 10-11-16 | 8-15-14 | 4-2-4 |
| Los Angeles | 25-26-25 | 11-11-16 | 14-15-9 | 5-3-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +275 to go to overtime.
- The Predators have played in 19 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Kings have appeared in 31.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Predators have played in 6 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Kings have appeared in 13.
Last Time They Met
Nashville recorded a 5-4 overtime victory over Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena when these teams last met on April 2. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Adrian Kempe did all he could for his team, scoring 2 goals.
