Oilers vs Kings Prediction 4/21/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 21st at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 1st round of the playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 48-29-5 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Edmonton scored one goal in the first, one in the second, and one in the third for the shutout win. The Oilers outshot San Jose by a total of 28-18, won 32.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Jones, Perry, and Emberson, while Skinner stopped all 18 shots in the game.

Prior to that shutout win, the Oilers lost to the Kings by a score of 5-0, but did beat the Jets by a score of 4-1 before that. Edmonton has won four of their last five games and they finished third in the Pacific standings with 101 points. Edmonton has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.87 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 52 goals, 54 assists, and 240 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 26 goals, 74 assists, and 196 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 26-18-4 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 48-25-9 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Los Angeles allowed the first five goals in the game, but they did score late in the third to avoid being shutout. The Kings outshot Calgary by a total of 31-29, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Ward, while Rittich stopped 24 out of 29 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Kings defeated the Kraken by a score of 6-5 and the Oilers by a score of 5-0. Los Angeles has won four of their last five games and they finished second in the Pacific standings with 105 points. Los Angeles has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 2.48 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 35 goals, 38 assists, and 237 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 21 goals, 46 assists, and 98 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 31-11-7 with a 2.02 goals against average and a .922 save percentage this season. 

Why the Kings will beat the Oilers 

• The Kings have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites following a home loss.
• The Oilers have lost nine of their last 11 Game 1s of a playoff series.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Oilers.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 Monday road games.
• The Oilers have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs at Crypto.com Arena when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Kings’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eleven of the last 12 Monday night games between two teams from the Western Conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in eight of the Kings’ last nine home games against the Oilers.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Quinton Byfield has scored the first goal in three of the Kings’ last four games as home favorites.
• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last four games as favorites against the Oilers.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Kings’ last game.
• Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against the Oilers.
• Warren Foegele ranks T2nd in the Western Conference for Plus/Minus (+36) this season.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has scored a goal in eight of his last nine appearances with the Oilers as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Oilers’ last 11 playoff games against the Kings.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances with the Oilers as road underdogs.
• Leon Draisaitl ranks 1st in the league for multi-point games (36) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• 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).
• 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).

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Oilers vs Kings Prediction 

Both of these teams come into the postseason with plenty of momentum, but Los Angeles will be on home ice. The Kings are 31-6-4 at home this year, while the Oilers are 23-16-2 on the road. Los Angeles has scored at least five goals in four of their last five games and they are one of the best defensive teams in the league. Edmonton is expected to have Draisaitl back for this game, which will be big for them, but I can’t go against the Kings at home. Take Los Angeles at a reasonable price here. 

David Racey's Pick: Kings ML