Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 4/29/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+106) Kings (-128)

Crypto.com Arena is the location where the Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9) will try to beat the Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) on Tuesday in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round with the series all even at 2 - 2. The moneyline on this contest has the Oilers at +106 while the Kings open at -128. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory against the Kings in Game 4. Edmonton tallied 6 penalty minutes in this game. The Oilers had a good offensive output in the win. Additionally, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and scored 2 goals. For the matchup, they scored on 4 of the 48 shots they put on net.

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When playing at even strength, the Oilers have allowed 190 goals while notching 208 of their own. Edmonton Oilers opponents have earned 206 power play opportunities (24th in hockey) and have scored 45 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have notched 259 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have surrendered 235. Edmonton has taken 2,622 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.9%. For the year, they have scored 101 points and their points percentage comes in at .616. The Oilers have had 2,211 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Edmonton has tallied 215 power play opportunities and they have notched 51 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 23.72%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Calvin Pickard. Pickard has played in 175 games throughout his hockey career. He has a record of 69-71-12 and he was named the starter in 144 games. Opponents have been able to score 447 goals against Pickard in his NHL career and his goals against average is 3.59. Pickard has seen 4,626 shots taken against him and has recorded 4,179 total saves. He has a save percentage of .903 during his 7,478 minutes on the ice. Over the course of his pro career, Pickard has 76 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .528.

In Game 4, they had 3 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Kings earned 3 goals of the 41 shots on goal they tried.

Los Angeles has put up 2,302 shots (18th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.82%, while allowing the opposition 2,090 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 81.43% on their opponents 237 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.3%. They have a total of 207 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 17.87%. The Kings are sitting with 212 goals at even strength and 37 goals (26th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 203 goals to be scored by way of 159 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Los Angeles Kings have 249 goals, 105 points, and a points percentage of .640.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Darcy Kuemper patrolling the crease. He has accrued 11,310 saves out of the 12,365 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .915. Kuemper has a career record of 209-146-53 and has participated in 439 games. He has been a starter 418 games and his ice time sits at 22,073 mins. Kuemper's percentage of quality starts is 56.2% and he has 235 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.87 goals per game and he has conceded 1,055 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-128) and under 6.5 goals

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