Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Edmonton Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [12/28/2024]

The Los Angeles Kings will take on the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Edmonton-Los Angeles game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Oilers are more likely to win, while the Kings have a lower chance of victory."

For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Kings predictions page.

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Oilers vs. Kings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's game between the Kings and Oilers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
• Time: 4:00PM ET/1:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday'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.

Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Oilers and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

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

According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.

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 (+190)	+1.5 (-225)
Moneyline	-134	+115
Total	o5.5 (-124)	u5.5 (+102)

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

Oilers vs. Kings Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Oilers vs. Kings matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Oilers vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score the first 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 a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Oilers star is a 42.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	9.6%
Connor McDavid	7.7%
Zach Hyman	7.7%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	7.4%
Kevin Fiala	6.4%
Akil Thomas	5.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	42.5%
Connor McDavid	38.0%
Zach Hyman	36.4%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	35.9%
Kevin Fiala	31.9%
Akil Thomas	27.7%

Conclusion

We predict the Oilers, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Saturday.

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