Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/30/2023]

The Los Angeles Kings will square off with the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Oilers vs. Kings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Kings 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 53% chance of beating the Oilers.

According to our model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Oilers vs. Kings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Oilers	Kings
Puck Line	+1.5 (-230)	-1.5 (+200)
Moneyline	+104	-115
Total	o6.5 (-128)	u6.5 (+114)

• The Kings are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Oilers, with +200 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -230.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100 for a total payout of $215 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at +104, where you can bet $100 to profit $104, earning a total payout of $204 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -128, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +114.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Oilers vs. Kings Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kings -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Kings	-115
Total	Under 6.5	+114

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Kings -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+114) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Oilers vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Kings?

According to our model, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Kings.

Our projections give McDavid an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Oilers star is a 41.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.1%
Leon Draisaitl	7.4%
Zach Hyman	6.3%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	4.7%
Evander Kane	4.3%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	6.6%
Trevor Moore	6.0%
Anze Kopitar	5.5%
Kevin Fiala	5.3%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	41.1%
Leon Draisaitl	38.4%
Zach Hyman	34.2%
Evander Kane	26.2%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	25.6%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	35.4%
Trevor Moore	31.9%
Kevin Fiala	29.2%
Anze Kopitar	29.0%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	22.1%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Oilers vs. Kings on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Oilers vs. Kings Game Information

Saturday's game between the Kings and Oilers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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