Los Angeles Kings @ Edmonton Oilers - April 14, 2025

Divisional bragging rights are on the line tonight as the Los Angeles Kings face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. This matchup has all the makings of a classic, and I can already feel that familiar flutter of excitement in my gut—it’s game day, folks!

Now, let’s dive into what we can expect from this clash. The oddsmakers have made Edmonton the favorites at -135, but don’t let that fool you. The Kings have been riding a hot streak, winning six out of their last seven games. Their recent victory over the Avalanche was a nail-biter, finishing 5-4, which shows they’re capable of high-scoring affairs. However, they’ve also proven resilient defensively with a solid save percentage of 90.4%.

On the other hand, Edmonton is no slouch either; they’ve won three straight games and came off a strong performance against the Jets where they took home a convincing 4-1 win. But here’s where it gets interesting—their last few outings have seen them trend towards unders with seven out of their last eight games hitting below the total line.

When we look at offensive stats, Edmonton boasts an impressive average of 3.19 goals per game and has shown efficiency on power plays with a percentage hovering around 24.76%. However, while they may score more often than not, their defensive metrics reveal vulnerabilities—particularly in penalty kills (78.35%).

Los Angeles brings up the rear in terms of goal scoring with just under three goals per game (2.97), but they’ve managed to make up for it with disciplined play and an ability to keep opponents at bay defensively. Their penalty kill sits higher than Edmonton’s at 81.78%, which could be crucial if tonight’s game gets chippy.

With both teams’ current form considered, I’m leaning towards Los Angeles pulling off an upset here tonight—yes, you heard me right! They seem to thrive when expectations are low and given their recent performances on both ends of the ice, I believe they’ll cover that spread comfortably.

As for total points? Well folks, I’m sensing another under night here too; given how tightly contested divisional matchups tend to be and both teams’ recent trends toward lower scores—a total set at 5.5 feels like it might just hold true.

So there you have it: my prediction is Los Angeles wins outright and covers that spread while keeping things under for totals bettors as well! It’s time to place those bets—let’s see if luck is on our side tonight!