Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game 1 Prediction – 4/21/2025

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are set to face off on April 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. This game is the first in their Western Conference opening round playoff series. The Oilers finished the regular season four points behind the Kings, making this a series opener that is expected to be highly competitive.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Game 1 Preview

The Oilers have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last ten games going into the playoffs. Now the question is whether the Oilers can deliver on the big stage of the playoffs after making a run to the Stanley Cup Final a season ago. While the Oilers lost that Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers have proven that they can handle the pressure of the postseason before. With the dynamic duo of Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid leading them, the Oilers will be ready for a tough challenge on the road to open their postseason.

On the other hand, the Kings have a record of 8-2-0 in their last ten games before the playoffs. The Kings were tied for the league lead in goals this season, winning 31 games on home ice going into the postseason, a number matched only by the Carolina Hurricanes. For the Kings to win this game at home to set the tone in this series, they will have to find a way to make things tough on Draisaitl and McDavid, even if you can never fully take them out of the equation.

Betting Insights

As of the latest available data, the Kings are favored to win with a moneyline of -125. The Oilers are underdogs at +105. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -115.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Game 1 Prediction

Given the Kings' recent offensive surge and home-ice advantage, they appear to have the upper hand in this matchup. The Kings have scored five or more goals in four of their final five games to close out the regular season. And with the Kings' strong defensive play and Kuemper's stellar goaltending, they cannot be overlooked even with the star power on the opposite side.

Considering both teams' recent form and statistical advantages, the Kings are likely to secure a victory in a closely contested game. Bettors might find value in backing the Kings on the moneyline and considering the under on total goals, given the defensive strengths of both teams.

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