Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/25
Betting on today’s Oilers and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being favored by -1.5 at home against 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 4:00 ET on Saturday, April 5th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Looking at our projections, the Kings are expected to take down the Oilers by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Is a Road Win Possible for Edmonton?
Edmonton improved to 44-26-5 with a 4-2 road win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.
Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season and added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman scored his 3rd goal on a power play and also picked up his 2nd assist of the year.
The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner getting his 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season. Edmonton finished the game with 10 giveaways.
Defensively, the Oilers will look to improve after giving up the tying goal at 15:32 in the 3rd period, but they held firm the rest of the way, securing a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 19 hits and 2 takeaways.
Will the Kings Win at Crypto.com Arena?
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 43-23-9. Los Angeles led 3-2 before Chicago tied it with just 31 seconds left in regulation, and the Blackhawks went on to win in the shootout.
The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score reaching 7. Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, who held a 2-0 lead going into the third period.
Alex Laferriere led the Kings’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to 7 and 8. He scored the first goal on a power play at 16:03 in the first period and added another at 1:23 in the second. Phillip Danault, who took 5 shots on goal, netted his first goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period.
Los Angeles fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala added two assists, giving him 4 and 5 on the season. The Kings scored in each period, with Laferriere’s first goal coming on a power play.
Defensively, the Kings will aim to bounce back after allowing three goals in the third period of their last game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The defense also registered 6 takeaways and 24 hits.