Edmonton Oilers @ Los Angeles Kings - April 21, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s game day, and I can feel the excitement buzzing in the air. Tonight, we’ve got a heavyweight clash in our division as the Edmonton Oilers roll into Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings. With both teams boasting solid records (Edmonton at 48-29-5 and LA at 48-25-9), this one’s sure to be a nail-biter!

Now, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty. The oddsmakers have opened with Edmonton as slight -102 favorites, but I’ve got to say – I’m feeling that home ice advantage for the Kings tonight. They’ve been solid at home, winning 4 of their last 5 games. Plus, they’ve managed to score an average of over three goals per game while firing off nearly 29 shots! Their offense is working like a well-oiled machine even though their shooting percentage isn’t eye-popping.

On the flip side, we’ve got those Oilers who are known for their offensive firepower too. They’re slightly better in terms of scoring with an average of about 3.2 goals per game and generating nearly 32 shots. Their power play is lethal at almost 24%, which can definitely make them dangerous if they get chances on the man advantage.

But here’s where it gets interesting – both teams have seen some contrasting defensive stats lately. LA has been strong defensively with a save percentage of over 90% and killing penalties effectively at about 81%. Meanwhile, Edmonton has struggled a bit defensively with only an 89% save rate and a penalty kill percentage that’s underwhelming at just around 78%. If LA manages to capitalize on any power play opportunities they get against that Edmonton PK tonight, look out!

The last time these two met up was electric; however, I expect tonight’s bout to lean towards more strategic hockey given how critical each point is right now as we approach playoffs. And considering LA lost its last match against Calgary rather decisively (5-1), I think they’ll come out fired up looking for redemption.

Here’s my prediction: The Kings will edge out the Oilers in this matchup but don’t be surprised if it stays close throughout. I’m expecting tight checking and hard-hitting hockey leading me to believe that while both offenses are potent, this game might stay under the total of 5.5 goals set by oddsmakers.

As always when it comes to betting – you know what they say! If that underdog wins (which I see happening tonight!), they’ll cover that spread easily! So strap on your lucky jerseys folks because it’s going to be another exciting night for hockey lovers like us! Let’s go Kings!