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Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, CA

Article updated Dec 28, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Edmonton Oilers, currently standing at 2nd place in the Pacific division, will face off against the Los Angeles Kings, who are in 3rd place, at Crypto.com Arena on

Game outlook

The Edmonton Oilers, currently standing at 2nd place in the Pacific division, will face off against the Los Angeles Kings, who are in 3rd place, at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. Edmonton has been on a hot streak, winning three straight games and eight of their last nine. Los Angeles, on the other hand, has lost two consecutive games and three of their last four. Both teams will be missing key players for the matchup. Edmonton is favored to win with the current line set at -130. This promises to be an exciting game between two competitive teams vying for a higher spot in the division standings.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -130 | Kings +115

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+195) | Kings +1.5 (-240)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 57%.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers currently have a strong offensive and defensive performance, with a goals-for average of 3.3 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking 9th and 12th respectively in the league. They are averaging 32.5 shots per game (1st) and allowing 26.3 shots per game (5th). Their power play ranks 15th, scoring 21.7% of the time, while their penalty kill ranks 27th with a 74.4% success rate. Star players include Leon Draisaitl leading in goals and points, Connor McDavid leading in assists, and Zach Hyman contributing in goals. The team has 14 players with double digits in points, and goalie Stuart Skinner has a solid record. Overall, Edmonton is ranked 10th in offense and defense, with a power ranking of 2 and a season record of 8-2.

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Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings have demonstrated a strong defensive performance this season, currently ranking 4th in goals against average at 2.5. Their offense is also performing well, ranking 12th in goals-for average at 3.1. Additionally, their penalty kill is 9th, holding opponents scoreless 82.5% of the time. Adrian Kempe leads the team in goals scored with 16, while Anze Kopitar leads in assists and points. The team has 14 players with double digits in scoring. Goalies David Rittich and Darcy Kuemper have been solid in net, with Rittich posting a 2.46 GAA and .891 SV% and Kuemper with a 2.40 GAA and .911 SV%. Overall, the Kings have a power ranking of 13 and an impressive record of 3-5. In their recent matchups, Edmonton has struggled against Los Angeles, going 0-3-0.

Edmonton Oilers Continue Impressive Streak, Dominate matchups Against LA Kings

The Edmonton Oilers have shown significant improvement in their performance over the past month, rebounding from a slow start to the season following their appearance in the Stanley Cup finals last year. Currently ranked second in the Pacific Division and fourth in the Western Conference, the Oilers have demonstrated strength on the road with a 8-2 record. Their recent 8-2-0 record over the last 10 games highlights their consistent success. With star players Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid leading the attack, Edmonton poses a formidable challenge for the LA Kings, who have a strong home record of 10-2-1. However, Edmonton has dominated their recent head-to-head matchups, winning six of the last seven games against Los Angeles and maintaining an overall record of eight wins in their last nine games. LA's struggles on home ice against Edmonton, with a 1-5 record in their last five meetings, further emphasize the Oilers' current dominance in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Oilers vs Kings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Oilers vs Kings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Edmonton Oilers-123 → -137Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings+109 → +118Moved
  • Spread · Edmonton Oilers-1.5 (+202) → -1.5 (+185)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings+1.5 (-244) → +1.5 (-220)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Edmonton Oilers
8-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Kings
3-5 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T11:14:45.303Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton Oilers 4-3

Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on December 28, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Los Angeles Kings' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+185) spread, Los Angeles Kings covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TphamMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings +109Win
  • JaredkuntzMoneyline · Edmonton Oilers -123Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings +115Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings +115Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win