Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings Prediction NHL Picks 12/28/24

In this article, we will formulate a Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 28th at the Crypto.com Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Oilers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Kings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Edmonton

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent betting trends in games played between Edmonton and LA 

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Oilers and Kings. 

Oilers on Fire

The Oilers have played really well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against the Ottawa Senators the defense gave up only one goal and that was enough for the victory. Viktor Arvidsson scored a goal and added an assist on the way to the victory. The Oilers on the season are averaging 3.26 goals while their defense is giving up 2.79 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Leon Draisaitl scored 24 goals and added 28 assists so far this season.

Why the Oilers Will Beat the Kings

• The Oilers have won nine of their last 10 day games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The road team has covered the puck line in three of the last four games between the Oilers and Kings.
• The Kings have lost the third period in three of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Kings Look to End Skid

The Kings are looking to end a mini skid as they have lost two games in a row. The Kings faced off against the Washington Capitals in the last game and they ended up losing 3-1. Kevin Fiala scored the only goal for the Kings, but it wasn’t enough. Two games ago against the Nashville Predaotrs they ended up losing 3-2 in overtime. The Kings are averaging 3.059 goals while their defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. Anze Kopitar has scored 10 goals and added 27 assists. 

Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings Prediction

The Oilers are on fire while the Kings have really struggled heading into this game. The Oilers are averaging 3.2 goals and they are going to have no issue getting the offense going here. The Kings offense has been good this season, but they are going to have no answer, and that will be be the difference here as Edmonton is going to end up cruising to the victory. Back the Oilers on the money line to cash here.