Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/26

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The Edmonton Oilers will visit the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena. The game will start at 10:30 PM and will be broadcasted on ESPN. This is a regular season game in the NHL.

Edmonton comes into the game with a record of 28-22-8. They are ranked 2nd in the Western Pacific Division. Los Angeles has a record of 23-19-14, placing them 5th in the same division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the division with this game.

Oilers vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -111, Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -108

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are on a tough streak, with three losses in their last three games. They recently lost to the Calgary Flames 4-3, despite outshooting them with 39 shots on goal. Leon Draisaitl stood out by scoring two goals in that game.

In their game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Oilers fell short with a 5-2 loss. They managed 36 shots on goal but struggled on the power play, scoring none. Jake Walman and Kasperi Kapanen were the goal scorers for the Oilers.

Edmonton’s defense has faced challenges, as seen in their 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Despite 42 shots on goal, they couldn’t close the gap. Evan Bouchard contributed with an assist and led in shots with nine.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have been struggling in recent games. They have lost four out of their last five games. Their last win came against the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 score.

Adrian Kempe is a key player for the Kings. He has scored 20 goals and provided 26 assists in 56 games. Kevin Fiala is also contributing with 18 goals and 22 assists this season.

In goal, Darcy Kuemper has been the main choice. He has played 36 games with 14 wins. Anton Forsberg has also been part of the rotation with 22 games and 9 wins.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are slight favorites with a moneyline of -111 against the Edmonton Oilers at -108. The Kings have a stronger defensive record with 147 goals against, ranking 4th. This gives them an edge, making the pick for the Kings to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -120 and the under at -104. Both teams have potent offenses, with the Oilers ranked 3rd in goals. A projected score of 4-3 suggests taking the over for this game.