Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/10

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The Los Angeles Kings will visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. This NHL regular season game will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kings have a record of 18-16-10, placing them 8th in their conference. Head coach Jim Hiller leads the team in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Oilers, coached by Kris Knoblauch, hold a record of 22-16-6 and rank 5th in the conference.

Kings vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -177, Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine +146

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Winnipeg Jets with a score of 5-1, despite having more shots on goal. Quinton Byfield scored the lone goal for the Kings in that game.

Before the Jets game, the Kings faced the San Jose Sharks at home and lost 4-3. Alex Turcotte and Kevin Fiala each scored a goal and an assist. Despite the loss, the Kings managed to outshoot the Sharks.

The Kings secured a win against the Minnesota Wild, 4-2, in a prior home game. Adrian Kempe and Andrei Kuzmenko each contributed with goals. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 33 saves, helping the Kings to victory.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed performance in recent games. They secured a narrow win against the Winnipeg Jets with a score of 4-3. Connor McDavid was a key player, contributing one goal and one assist in that game.

In a dominant 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators, McDavid again made an impact with three goals. Leon Draisaitl also added one goal and two assists. The Oilers took 43 shots on goal, showing their offensive strength.

Despite a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, McDavid continued to perform well, with one goal and one assist. The Oilers struggled defensively, allowing five goals. Calvin Pickard, their goaltender, made 24 saves in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win with a moneyline of -177. The Los Angeles Kings are the underdogs at +146. Based on the skater stats, the Oilers have a stronger offensive record with 149 goals, ranked 3rd, compared to the Kings’ 113 goals, ranked 22nd. Therefore, the pick is for the Edmonton Oilers to win the game, projecting a score of Edmonton 4, Los Angeles 2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with odds of -116 for the over and -106 for the under. Both teams have solid offensive capabilities, with the Oilers having 254 assists, ranked 4th, and the Kings having 188 assists, ranked 22nd. Given these stats, the recommendation is to take the over, as the projected total score is 6, matching the set line.