Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/21/25
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Kings? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN2. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 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 Monday, April 21st.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Based on our analysis, we foresee the Kings winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Will the Oilers Win on the Road?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 48-29-5. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short.
All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players. The Oilers led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put Edmonton ahead for good. They added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
In their 4-2 win over Calgary, the Oilers fired 31 shots on goal, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd, while Mattias Janmark scored on an empty net for his 2nd goal. Edmonton’s first goal came just 20 seconds into the game, and they had 10 giveaways.
The Oilers got on the board early, with Draisaitl’s goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal of the season. Hyman’s 3rd goal came on a power play, and Janmark sealed the win with an empty-netter. Edmonton finished with 6 assists.
Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry over their momentum from the last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Oilers’ defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goals they allowed came at 4:33 into the 2nd period and 4:28 into the 3rd.
Can the Kings Lock in a Home Win?
With a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now stand at 48-25-9. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout.
The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.
Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings, netting his 7th and 8th goals of the season. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, along with his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala also contributed, picking up his 4th and 5th assists.
Despite firing 40 shots on goal, the Kings only managed to score three times. They opened the scoring with Laferriere’s power-play goal in the first period.
Los Angeles’ defense fell apart in the 3rd period, allowing three goals, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.