Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 4/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Mar 24, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Toronto Maple Leafs
Los Angeles Kings
Team Records
32-31-13
30-26-19
Spread
+1.5 -155
-1.5 130
Moneyline
+170
-205
Total
Over 6.5 (114)
Under 6.5 (-135)
Where
crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
When
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings meet Saturday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.
Toronto Maple Leafs Recap
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss at the hands of the San Jose Sharks last time out to sit at 32-31-13 this season. After this game, Toronto will head home for a game against the Washington Capitals.
Maple Leafs Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
William Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 72 points on 26 goals and a team-high 46 assists while John Tavares has 65 points with 29 goals and 36 assists and Matthew Knies has 60 points with 21 goals and 39 assists. Auston Matthews has 53 points with 27 goals and 26 assists and Morgan Rielly has 35 points with 25 assists. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 38 points with 30 assists. Anthony Stolarz has gone 10-10-3 with a 3.29 GAA and an .892 save percentage in goal for the Maple Leafs while Joseph Woll is 15-14-6 with a 3.22 GAA and a .904 save percentage. Dennis Hildeby is also 5-6-4 with a 2.90 GAA and a .912 save percentage this season.
Los Angeles Kings Recap
The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to bounce back from a 5-4 shootout loss at the hands of Nashville last time out to sit at 30-26-19 this season. After this game, the Kings will have a rematch against the Predators at home.
Kings Looking For Consistency
Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 65 points including 30 goals and 35 assists while Quinton Byfield has 42 points with 18 goals and 24 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 40 points with 18 goals and 22 assists while Brandt Clarke’s added 38 points with 8 goals and 30 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 36 points with 12 goals and 24 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 20 points with 18 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 37 points with 18 goals and 19 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 18-14-14 with a 2.69 GAA and an .896 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 12-11-5 with a 2.74 GAA and a .905 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: April 4, 2026
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last five Saturday games.
The home team has won three of the Maple Leafs’ last four games.
The home team has covered the puck line in three of the Maple Leafs’ last four games.
The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four day games.
The Kings have won the second period in seven of their last eight day games at Crypto.com Arena when tied after the first period.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
The Kings have lost each of their last six day games after coming off overtime.
The underdogs have won four of the Maple Leafs’ last five games at Crypto.com Arena.
The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Kings’ last nine games.
The Kings have lost the second period in eight of their last nine home games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Kings’ last seven games following a shootout loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Eight of the Maple Leafs’ last nine day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 11 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last six games following a road loss.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as a home favorite.
Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in day games at Crypto.com Arena.
Drew Doughty has recorded two assists against the Maple Leafs this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
John Tavares has scored at least one goal in seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Steven Lorentz has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 66.7% against the Kings this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.44%).
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.47).
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.90%).
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction
I’m on the Kings in this one. I get the case to be made for the Maple Leafs, but the Kings are the only team with any sort of motivation and anything to play for at this point and the Kings are the only team showing a pulse even if they haven’t been able to be very profitable at home this season. Give me Los Angeles.
