Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Pick & Prediction - 1/10/2026
Updated January 9, 2026
Updated January 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers will square off in a Pacific Division showdown on Saturday night in Edmonton. Both of these teams are in the top five in a highly competitive Pacific Division, but only one of them can get a win that will help their postseason aspirations. Here, I've broken down the action on the ice and you will find my Kings vs Oilers prediction below.
Pick: | Over 5.5 Goals |
Confidence: | 4/5 |
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Edmonton has been building momentum lately with two straight victories, including a 4-3 comeback win over the Winnipeg Jets that saw Connor McDavid extend his point streak to 17 games. That point streak has tied a career high and McDavid will try to set a new record here. McDavid scored and assisted in that contest and remains a focal point of the Oilers’ offense. The Oilers have climbed into a tie for first place in the Pacific Division and will try to move into sole possession of first place with a victory here.
The Kings eked out consecutive victories recently, including a 4-2 home win over the Minnesota Wild that snapped their opponent’s point streak, but injuries to Anze Kopitar and Joel Armia have tempered their consistency. Corey Perry also departed the lineup for personal reasons, prompting call-ups from the AHL, which could affect depth. The Kings took a loss in their last game and will try to rebound in this one on the road.
Edmonton’s netminding situation has been a talking point as Connor Ingram has seen action with Tristan Jarry on IR. Calvin Pickard is also an option for the Oilers and is more likely to see the crease here. For the Kings, goaltending duties could fall to Anton Forsberg, who has substantial NHL experience and a save rate around .904 in his career, offering stability. Darcy Kuemper is also a solid option for Los Angeles in this spot.
Connor McDavid continues to put up elite numbers with over 70 points already this season, pacing the Oilers’ attack alongside Leon Draisaitl, who is also producing high-end offensive totals. That duo gives Edmonton a dynamic and high-usage top line that can change the complexion of a game in mere shifts. On the Kings’ side, Kevin Fiala and Andrei Kuzmenko have been primary contributors, with Fiala’s goal scoring and Kuzmenko’s playmaking ability key to LA’s offensive success.
Player | Prop |
|---|---|
Connor McDavid | Over 1.5 Points |
Leon Draisaitl | Over 1.5 Points |
Kevin Fiala | Over 0.5 Goals |
Score Projection: Los Angeles Kings 3 – Edmonton Oilers 4
Win Probability: Los Angeles Kings 42%, Edmonton Oilers 58%
The Oilers are pretty heavy favorites going into this contest. But instead of laying the vig with Edmonton, I will take the over in this contest. The Oilers are built to put up big numbers on the scoreboard, but the Kings did a nice job of keeping up with them in last year's playoffs. The over is my best bet for this matchup from Edmonton.
Jay Sanin is the GM and Head of Sports at ATS.io. He has been writing about sports gambling since 2013, handicapping tens of thousands of sporting events. He plays sides and totals aggressively across most sports and is more selective in player prop markets. He does his own modeling across most sports, and his family is jealous of how much time he spends on his precious spreadsheets.
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