Edmonton Oilers (26-13-3) vs Los Angeles Kings (24-11-5)
Game Info: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -170 / Los Angeles Kings +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 13th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 24-11-5 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Kings outshot Calgary by a total of 32-18, won 64.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Moverare, while Rittich stopped 16 out of 18 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Kings defeated the Jets by a score of 2-1 and the Lightning by a score of 2-1. Los Angeles has won five of their last six games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 53 points. Los Angeles has scored 3.03 goals per game and they have allowed 2.45 goals against per game, while also going 15% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with 12 goals, 28 assists, and 52 shots on goal, while Adrian Kempe has added 20 goals, 19 assists, and 110 shots on goal this season. Darcy Kuemper is 12-2-5 with a 2.16 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this year. The Kings will meet the Canucks, Kraken, Penguins, and Panthers after this one.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 26-13-3 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Oilers outshot Chicago by a total of 34-22, won 43.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Henrique, Hyman, Perry, and Podkolzin, while Pickard stopped 19 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Oilers lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-3 but did beat the Bruins by a score of 4-0 before that. Edmonton has won five of their last six games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 55 points. Edmonton has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also averaging 24.8% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 31 goals, 32 assists, and 131 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 16 goals, 42 assists, and 119 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 16-9-3 with a 2.77 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Kings
- The Oilers have won 10 of their last 11 games at Rogers Place.
- The Kings have lost six of their last seven games at Rogers Place.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last three road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five home games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last five night games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Kings’ last eight night games at Rogers Place.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 14 games at Rogers Place.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored a goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight games as favorites against the Kings.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers’ last three games against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last three games at Rogers Place.
- Quinton Byfield has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Kings’ last 12 games against the Oilers.
- Quinton Byfield has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Kings’ last 10 games as underdogs against the Oilers.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup playing very well over the last few weeks and they are second and third in the Pacific standings. The Kings are 10-9-4 on the road, while the Oilers are 14-7-1 at home this year. Edmonton is coming off of a four-game road trip and they have been very solid at home this season. Los Angeles is on the third game of a road trip and they have scored two goals or fewer in three straight games. I don’t like how this LA team is scoring right now, so give me the Oilers to win this contest.