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Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Los Angeles Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [4/29/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings matchup.
The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers will meet in the NHL Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Edmonton-Los Angeles game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Kings with a win probability of 54%, compared to 46% for the Oilers."
For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Kings predictions page.
Kings vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Oilers and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Kings a 54% chance of defeating the Oilers.
According to our model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of staying under.
Oilers vs. Kings Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oilers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-230) | -1.5 (+190) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | o6.5 (+105) | u6.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Oilers vs. Kings Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Oilers vs. Kings matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Oilers vs. Kings Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Kings?
According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Kings.
Our projections give Draisaitl an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Oilers star is a 40.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 8.2% |
| Zach Hyman | 6.0% |
| Connor McDavid | 5.4% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 6.6% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.8% |
| Adrian Kempe | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 40.2% |
| Zach Hyman | 30.9% |
| Connor McDavid | 29.0% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 32.9% |
| Adrian Kempe | 30.9% |
| Quinton Byfield | 29.1% |
Oilers vs. Kings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's game between the Kings and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Oilers and Kings, made the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Oilers vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Edmonton vs. Los Angeles picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Oilers on Tuesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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