Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 4/25/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-196) Oilers (+162)

Rogers Arena is where the Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) will try to defeat the Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9) on Friday in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round. The series sits at 2 - 0 with the Kings leading. The odds on this game have Los Angeles at -196 and Edmonton is sitting at +162. The over/under is set at 6.

The Los Angeles Kings were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-2 win over the Oilers in Game 2. The Kings had a good offensive outing and it showed in the victory. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 6 of the 31 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 5 power play attempts and were able to notch 3 goals. Los Angeles earned 6 penalty minutes in this game.

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Los Angeles Kings opponents have totaled 237 power play opportunities (11th in pro hockey) and have notched 44 goals in those attempts. The Kings so far have had 2,090 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .903. Los Angeles has taken 2,302 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.8%. While at even strength, the Kings have surrendered 159 goals while getting 212 when they are on offense. Los Angeles has compiled 207 power play chances and they have added 37 goals during those chances, earning them a rate of 17.87%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 105 points and their points % is .640. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have accounted for 249 goals (14th in pro hockey) for the season and have given up 203.

The man in goal for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Kuemper has taken the ice for 439 contests throughout his pro hockey career. He has earned a record of 209-146-53 and he has started in 418 games. Opponents have notched 1,055 goals versus Kuemper in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.87. Kuemper has seen 12,365 shots against him and has gathered 11,310 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .915 during his 22,073 minutes on the ice. For his career, Kuemper has accounted for 235 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .562.

In Game 2, Edmonton had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one but didn't score a goal. The Oilers earned 2 goals of the 26 shots on goal they took.

Edmonton has tried 2,622 shots (1st in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.88%, while allowing the other team 2,211 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.16% on their oppositions 206 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 89.4%. They have a total of 215 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 23.72%. The Oilers have earned 208 goals at even strength and 51 goals (14th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 235 goals to be scored by way of 190 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 259 goals, 101 points, in addition to a points percentage of .616.

Across the rink you will find Stuart Skinner protecting the net. Skinner has amassed a career record of 98-54-14 and has been in goal for 174 games. Skinner's quality start rate comes in at 56.5% and he has 95 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has accrued 4,364 stops out of 4,819 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .906. His opposition is averaging 3.80 goals per game and he has relinquished 455 goals altogether. He has started in 168 games and has played 7,181 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-196)

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