The Los Angeles Kings are set to play against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening. This game is a preview of a potential first-round series in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Currently, the Kings have the home-ice advantage, but this could change depending on Monday`s game outcome as only two points separate the two teams. Notably, Edmonton has defeated Los Angeles in the first round in each of the last three postseasons, including a five-game series win last season.
Los Angeles is known for its deep offensive lineup, featuring seven players who have scored 18 or more goals this season. The Edmonton Oilers, who were finalists in the previous Stanley Cup, are aiming to return to the final. However, Edmonton might be without Leon Draisaitl, the NHL`s top scorer, who is questionable due to an undisclosed injury. Connor McDavid is expected to lead Edmonton`s offense in this game.
The Oilers are slightly favored in this matchup with money line odds at -111. The Kings are the underdogs at -109, and the over/under for total goals is set at 5.5.
Player prop bets include Adrian Kempe at -150 to score over 0.5 points for the Kings, followed by Kevin Fiala (-135), Anze Kopitar (-120), and Quinton Byfield (-110). For the Oilers, Connor McDavid is at +100 to score over 1.5 points, and Evan Bouchard is at -190 to score over 0.5 points.
This is the final game of the season series between these two teams. Los Angeles has won both previous games and holds the season series advantage regardless of Monday’s result. For Edmonton to secure home ice advantage, they need to win their remaining two games in regulation and hope Los Angeles gains no more than two points from their last two games after Monday.
Here’s a prediction based on simulations:
LOS ANGELES KINGS at EDMONTON OILERS | 4/14 | 10 p.m. ET
Money line
Pick: Oilers -111
Simulations predict Edmonton wins in 68% of cases.
Puck line
Pick: Oilers -1.5 (+224)
Simulations predict Edmonton covers in 41% of cases.
Over/Under
Pick: Over 5.5
Simulations predict the Over hits in 57% of cases.
Projected score: Oilers 3.6, Kings 2.6
