Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-04-02 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 4 - 5 Nashville Predators (SO)
🚨 Upset Loss (50% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 50.1%
NSH: 49.9%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.08
NSH: 4.25
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 43%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • LAK at home vs NSH: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | LAK 3 - 2 NSH | LAK | LAK |
| 2026-04-02 | LAK 4 - 5 NSH | NSH | LAK |
| 2025-10-25 | NSH 5 - 4 LAK | NSH | NSH |
| 2025-03-15 | LAK 1 - 0 NSH | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-12-21 | NSH 3 - 2 LAK | NSH | LAK |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAK | 15 | 1 | 0.61 |
| 1 | NSH | 19 | 2 | 1.70 |
| 2 | LAK | 18 | 2 | 1.34 |
| 2 | NSH | 20 | 0 | 1.07 |
| 3 | LAK | 18 | 1 | 1.16 |
| 3 | NSH | 11 | 0 | 0.76 |
| 4 | LAK | 1 | 0 | 0.04 |
| 4 | NSH | 4 | 0 | 0.20 |
| 5 | LAK | 8 | 0 | 0.53 |
| 5 | NSH | 8 | 1 | 1.33 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 50.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 7.3
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 4 - 5 Nashville Predators
Expected: 3.1 - 4.3
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