Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) vs Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9)
Game Info: Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -142 / Los Angeles Kings +120 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 25, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (50-25-9, 42-42 ATS) scored six goals in each of the opening two games of the series against the Oilers, which was a bit surprising, considering they averaged just a bit over 3.00 goals a game in the regular season. That’s a great offensive improvement for the Kings in the playoffs, and now they have a 2-0 lead. Following the opening 6-5 victory, Los Angeles was even better in Game 2 with a 6-2 win. Adrian Kempe led the team with two goals and two assists, while captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists. Darcy Kuemper stopped 24 of 26 shots he faced.
The Kings score 3.04 goals per game on average (14th), while they concede 2.48 GPG (2nd). This season, Adrian Kempe leads the team with 80 points (38 G and 42 A). Anze Kopitar has 72 points (22 G and 50 A), while Kevin Fiala chips in with 63 points (36 G and 27 A).
Darcy Kuemper (33-11-7) is expected to start for the Kings at the goal on Friday against the Oilers. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.02 goals per game this year with a .922 SV% and five shutouts.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (48-31-5, 31-53 ATS) allowed 12 goals in the first two games of this series against the Kings, and they must improve defensively if they don’t want to suffer a series sweep. After coming from behind to tie the game to 5-5 and eventually losing in Game 1, the Oilers were well-beaten in Game 2 and succumbed to a 6-2 defeat. Leon Draisaitl and Viktor Arvidsson scored for Edmonton, while Stuart Skinner saved 23 of 28 shots he faced. Calvin Pickard had just two saves on three shots.
The Oilers average 3.16 goals per game this year (11th), while they allow 2.87 GPG (14th). Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 109 points (54 G and 55 A). Connor McDavid contributes 104 points (27 G and 77 A), while Evan Bouchard has 70 points (14 G and 56 A).
Stuart Skinner (26-20-4) will likely take his place in the cage for the Oilers on Friday against the Kings. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.81 goals per game this year with a .896 SV% and three shutouts.
Why the Oilers will beat the Kings
- The Oilers have won each of their last six games as home favorites.
- The Kings have lost four of their last five games at Rogers Place following a win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Rogers Place following a win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the Oilers’ last four games.
- The favorites have won the second period in nine of the last 10 games between the Kings and Oilers.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last six games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kings’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Kings’ last four games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Oilers’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (4).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T4th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.91).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.43%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.55).
Kings vs Oilers Prediction
The Kigs won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last six, all of which were played this season. I don’t like Edmonton’s defense; if they allow six goals to an average offense such as the Kings’, then there is no way the Oilers are going to win this game, let alone the series. Still, I think they can improve and win Game 3 to stay alive, especially because the Kings haven’t been very good on the road this season. If the Oilers improve the defense and goaltending, I am sure they will score enough on the other end to get the win. After all, they have the most dynamic duo in the NHL – Draisaitl and McDavid. It’s time for them to step up.