Oilers vs. Kings Picks and Prediction – 4/21/2025
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Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: ESPN2
Previous Games:
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Oilers: Closed the season with a 3-0 win over San Jose
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Kings: Dominated Edmonton 5-0 in the season finale
Head-to-Head:
The Kings have now won two straight against the Oilers, including a dominant 5-0 win just days ago. That kind of momentum—and a clear edge in physicality and depth—sets the tone for Game 1 at home.
Edmonton Oilers Breakdown:
The Oilers have shown flashes of dominance late in the season, especially with a defense that’s allowed just 2.3 goals per game over the last 10. However, injuries are stacking up. Leon Draisaitl is day-to-day, and the absence of Evander Kane and Troy Stecher hurts both their scoring depth and defensive flexibility. Stuart Skinner is expected in net, but his 2.81 GAA and .896 SV% could be exposed by a surging Kings offense.
Key Players:
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Connor McDavid: 74 assists this season, 10 points in his last 10 games (all assists)
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Evan Bouchard: 1 goal and 9 assists in last 10
Los Angeles Kings Breakdown:
The Kings enter this matchup with momentum, health, and a ridiculous 31-6-4 home record. They’ve averaged 4.3 goals per game over their last 10 and allow just 2.1 goals per game in that stretch. Darcy Kuemper has been phenomenal in net with a 1.48 GAA and .942 SV%, making the Kings a complete team in all three zones.
Key Players:
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Adrian Kempe: 6 goals, 9 assists in his last 10
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Andrei Kuzmenko: 13 points in last 10
Betting Trends:
Edmonton Oilers:
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7-3 in last 10
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9 of their last 10 games have hit the under
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Lost last 2 games to the Kings
Los Angeles Kings:
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8-2 in last 10
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4 of last 5 games have gone over
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5-0 win over Edmonton in last meeting
Exact Score Prediction:
Los Angeles Kings 3 – Edmonton Oilers 1
Our Best Bet:
Los Angeles Kings ML (-125)
The Kings are the better all-around team right now—stronger defensively, elite goaltending, and an impressive home-ice advantage. Edmonton's injury concerns and recent blowout loss in this very matchup can’t be overlooked. With Kuemper locked in and the Kings rolling, I expect another confident win to kick off the series.
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