Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/29/25
Looking to win big? The Oilers and Kings face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Kings are hosting the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Oilers.
EDMONTON OILERS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, April 29th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Kings to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Can the Oilers Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Edmonton improved to 48-29-5 with a 4-2 win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.
All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the win.
Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark scored on an empty net, and Jeff Skinner picked up his 3rd goal of the year.
The Oilers jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and then added two more in the third, including Hyman’s power-play goal. Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 8.
On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Flames. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, finishing with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks. Both goals they allowed came in the 2nd and 3rd periods, with the first being a power-play goal for the Flames.
Will Los Angeles Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Los Angeles fell to 48-25-9 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. The Kings led 3-2 in the third period, but a late goal from Chicago tied it up, and the Blackhawks eventually won in a shootout.
As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark.
Alex Laferriere led the Kings’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period and added another early in the second. Phillip Danault netted his first goal of the season at the 8:12 mark in the third period.
Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 4 and 5 on the year. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were hampered by 13 giveaways.
Los Angeles’ defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the third period of their last game, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.