Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
Looking to win big? The Kings and Oilers face off at 9:30 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Oilers being favored by -1.5 at home against the Kings.
LOS ANGELES KINGS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5
This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:
- Looking at our projections, the Oilers are expected to take down the Kings by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- The Oilers should also cover at -1.5
Can the Kings Lock in a Win at Edmonton?
The Kings fell to 24-11-5 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-2 before allowing a goal with just 31 seconds left in regulation, and Chicago went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.
Los Angeles held a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but the Blackhawks scored three times in the final frame. The Kings briefly regained the lead with 8:12 left in the third, but Chicago tied it up again with only 31 seconds remaining.
Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 7 and 8 goals. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, now with 4 and 5 on the year.
Los Angeles fired 40 shots on goal, with one of Laferriere’s goals coming on a power play. The Kings scored once in each period, including Danault’s third-period goal.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to rebound after allowing three goals in the third period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves but finished with a save percentage of 85.7%.
Will the Oilers Make it Happen at Home?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 26-13-3. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6.
Four different Oilers found the net in this one. Edmonton jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Calgary tied it up, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good.
Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl got things started with his 9th goal of the season, while Jeff Skinner added his 3rd. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal on a power play, and Mattias Janmark sealed the win with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal this year.
Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Hyman added his 2nd assist on Skinner’s goal. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third.
Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Oilers secure a 4-2 victory. Defensively, Edmonton finished with 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The Oilers will look to tighten up after allowing the tying goal at 4:28 in the 3rd period.