Oilers vs. Kings Picks and Prediction – 4/23/2025

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: TBS / Max

Previous Game:

  • Kings: Won Game 1, 6-5

  • Oilers: Blew a 4-2 lead, lost in the third period

Head-to-Head:

The Kings have won three straight against the Oilers, including a dramatic Game 1 comeback. They’ve now outscored Edmonton 11-5 in the last two meetings and look to go up 2-0 in this first-round playoff series.

Edmonton Oilers Breakdown:

Edmonton has dropped two straight to the Kings and is leaking defensively, allowing 11 goals in the last two games vs. L.A. Their blue line is banged up, missing Mattias Ekholm and John Klingberg, and goaltending hasn’t held up—Stuart Skinner has a 2.81 GAA and a .896 SV%. The offense still revolves around McDavid and Draisaitl, who are producing, but they’ve lacked support.

Key Players:

  • Leon Draisaitl: 1 goal, 2 assists in Game 1

  • Connor McDavid: Team-high 14 points in last 10 games

Los Angeles Kings Breakdown:

The Kings have won 4 of their last 5 and are dominant at home, going 31-6-4 on their own ice. Their defense is more consistent and structured, anchored by Darcy Kuemper, who has a 2.02 GAA and a .922 SV%. L.A. is also getting scoring across the board with Adrian Kempe continuing his hot streak and a solid power play that’s finding rhythm at the right time.

Key Players:

  • Adrian Kempe: 2 goals, 1 assist in Game 1

  • Andrei Kuzmenko: 13 points in last 10 games

Betting Trends:

Edmonton Oilers:

  • 4-2 in their last six games

  • Under has hit in 9 of their last 11

Los Angeles Kings:

  • 5-1 in their last six games

  • Over has hit in 5 of their last 6

Exact Score Prediction:

Los Angeles Kings 4 – Edmonton Oilers 3

Our Best Bet:

Los Angeles Kings ML -135

The Kings are simply in better form right now. They’ve won three straight against Edmonton, are one of the strongest home teams in the league, and hold a clear edge in goaltending and overall depth. With the Oilers missing key defenders and struggling to keep pucks out of the net, L.A. is primed to take full control of the series. Kuemper’s play in net combined with a balanced scoring attack gives the Kings the edge again tonight.

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