Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Pick – 4/14/2025

The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on April 14, 2025, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time at Rogers Place in Edmonton. This game is a significant matchup between two Pacific Division rivals with a storied history, including multiple playoff encounters in recent years.

Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Game Preview

Both teams enter this game playing good hockey of late. The Kings have won 7 of their last 10 games, while the Oilers have won 6 of their last 10. Both of these teams have already locked up spots in the postseason, but this game could help determine which of them finishes in second place in the Pacific Division and which finishes in third. That could have a huge impact on who wins in their likely first-round playoff series.

Offensively, the Kings average 3.00 goals per game and take 28.0 shots on goal per game. Their power play efficiency stands at 17.1%. Defensively, they allow 2.44 goals per game and 25.4 shots on goal, with a penalty kill efficiency of 81.8%.

The Oilers, on the other hand, average 3.20 goals per game and they average 32.2 shots on goal per game. Their power play efficiency is 24.6%. Defensively, they allow 2.88 goals per game and 27.0 shots on goal, with a penalty kill efficiency of 78.1%.

Betting Insights

Going into this matchup, the Oilers are slight favorites to come away with the win, as they have odds of -115 compared to the -105 odds for the Kings. The total for this matchup is set at 5.5 goals, with both sides coming in at -110 odds.

Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction

Considering the current form and statistical analysis, the Edmonton Oilers appear to have the advantage in this matchup. Their strong home performance, coupled with the Kings' struggles on the road, suggests that the Oilers are likely to secure a victory. Additionally, the trend of games between these teams going under the total goal line indicates that a lower-scoring game is probable. Therefore, the recommended bet would be on the Oilers to win, with the total goals going under the set line.

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