by Rod Pearson
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Saturday, April 11, 2026
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Oilers -105, Kings -115; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Oilers -105, Kings -115; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Oilers -105, Kings -115; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Edmonton Oilers: 40-29-10 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Kings: 33-26-19 (4th place, Pacific Division)
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Edmonton Oilers: 6-3-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings: 5-2-3 last 10
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Preview and Analysis
The Oilers are entering this game with 90 points, a 40-29-10 record overall, and they are 19-15-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the San Jose Sharks in their last game, winning that one on the road 5-2. Connor McDavid led the team in goals scored with 3 as he recorded the hattrick while Jack Roslovic and Vasily Podkolzin each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard each led the team in assists with 2 while Connor McDavid led the team in shots on net in that game with 8. Connor Ingram was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 10 shots with 8 saves and a .800 save percentage before leaving injured and getting replaced by Tristan Jarry who stopped all 4 shots he faced. Their offense has scored 275 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 265 goals against them allowing 3.4 goals per game.
The Kings are entering this game with 85 points, a 33-26-19 record overall, and they are 14-17-9 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Vancouver Canucks in their last game, winning that one at home 4-1. Adrian Kempe led the team in goals scored with 2 while Joel Armia and Trevor Moore each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Artemi Panarin led the team in assists with 2 while Trevor Moore led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Anton Forsberg was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 25 shots with 24 saves and a .960 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 215 goals this season averaging 2.8 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 237 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.
Oilers vs Kings Prediction
The current betting odds have the Oilers listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Oilers have looked good in their games this season with their 40-29-10 record overall which has them right at the top of their division in the West. They haven't been a great road team though with their 19-15-8 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 33-26-19 record overall which has them in the top half of their division in the West. They have looked terrible on home ice though with their 14-17-9 home record this season. The Kings are in the last Wild Card spot in the West and they have looked a lot better lately with 3 wins in a row now, but they are still 5-2-3 in their last 10 games and they haven't really been in the playoff picture for most of the season. They are off a 4-1 win over the Canucks and have been getting hot at the right time, but they have also been beating up on a lot of bad opponents lately. The Oilers have also been getting hot lately themselves and they have climbed to the top of their division now. They are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and coming off a 5-2 win over the Sharks in their last one, but they are still in a really tight race with the Golden Knights 1 point behind so the Oilers aren't going to take their foot off the gas now that they have found some traction. The Kings have been terrible at home all season and the Oilers are just playing better hockey at the moment, so look for the Oilers to continue rolling in this one as they look to lock up the top seed in their division. The best way to place a bet here is on the Oilers to win this game.
Oilers Kings Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, April 11, 2026 (4:00 pm ET start time) is Oilers 5 Kings 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Edmonton Oilers: 19-12 (+1.1 units) on the moneyline when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%). 24-13 OVER after playing a road game. 42-29 OVER against mistake free teams - opponents average 4 power plays/game or less. 35-23 OVER against poor power play killing teams - opp score on over 17.5% of chances.
Los Angeles Kings: 33-45 (-22.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 14-26 (-22.2 units) on the moneyline in home games. 2-11 (-11.1 units) on the moneyline revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more. 9-5 OVER after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game.
Key Injuries
Edmonton Oilers: J. Dickinson (C) Day To Day - Leg. C. Ingram (G) Day To Day - Undisclosed. L. Draisaitl (C) Out - Lower-Body. Z. Hyman (LW) Out - Undisclosed. M. Janmark (C) Out For Season - Undisclosed.
Los Angeles Kings: A. Kuzmenko (LW) Out - Knee. K. Fiala (LW) Out For Season - Leg.
Notable Quotes
"It was a very good effort by everybody. Obviously, McDavid was our best player, and it showed up on the scoresheet. All around. Another story tonight was our power play getting three goals." - Kris Knoblauch after his team’s win against the Sharks in their game on Wednesday.
“I mean, at the end of the day, you just got to get the job done. Whether you’re chasing or not chasing or you’re up, you just got to find ways to win games. And right now, we’re finding ways to win games.” - D.J. Smith after his team’s win against the Canucks in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Edmonton Oilers
LW Vasily Podkolzin
C Connor McDavid
RW Matthew Savoie
LD Mattias Ekholm
RD Evan Bouchard
G Tristan Jarry
Los Angeles Kings
LW Artemi Panarin
C Anze Kopitar
RW Adrian Kempe
LD Mikey Anderson
RD Drew Doughty
G Anton Forsberg
Statistical Leaders
Edmonton Oilers
Points: Connor McDavid (133)
Goals: Connor McDavid (47)
Assists: Connor McDavid (86)
GAA: Connor Ingram (2.78)
Los Angeles Kings
Points: Adrian Kempe (71)
Goals: Adrian Kempe (34)
Assists: Adrian Kempe (37)
GAA: Anton Forsberg (2.65)
Coaches:
Edmonton Oilers: Kris Knoblauch (3rd season)
Los Angeles Kings: D.J. Smith (Interim)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
