Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/25/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Oilers. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 against the Kings in a Pacific division matchup.
LOS ANGELES KINGS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5
This game will be played at Rogers Place at 10:00 ET on Friday, April 25th.
WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:
- With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)
Can the Kings Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings’ record stands at 48-25-9. Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but Chicago tied the game with just 31 seconds left and went on to win in the shootout. The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, who held a 2-0 lead going into the third period. Phillip Danault added a goal in the third to put Los Angeles ahead again, but they couldn’t hold on. The Kings outshot the Blackhawks 40-21 in the game.
Alex Laferriere led the Kings’ offense with two goals, bringing his season total to 8. He opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period and added another early in the second. Phillip Danault, who had 5 shots on goal, netted his first goal of the season in the third period.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 5 for the season. The Kings scored once in each period, with Laferriere’s first goal coming 3:57 into the game.
Los Angeles took a 3-2 lead over Chicago with 8:12 remaining in the 3rd period, but their defense couldn’t hold, allowing the tying goal at the 0:31 mark. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with an 85.7% save percentage. The Kings’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Oilers?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 48-29-5. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Edmonton’s scoring was spread among four players. The Oilers led 2-0 before the Flames tied it, but Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period put Edmonton back in front for good.
Edmonton’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with four different players scoring. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring early in the first period, netting his ninth goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his third goal, which came on a power play in the third period.
The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his total to eight for the season. Mattias Janmark capped off the scoring with an empty-net goal, his second of the year.
Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage in the Oilers’ 4-2 win over the Flames. Defensively, Edmonton recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. The Oilers had a 2-0 lead in the first period, but they allowed goals in the second and third, tying the game at 2-2.