Oilers vs. Kings prediction favors Edmonton to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [10/13/2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Oilers and Kings, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Oilers a 53.2% chance of defeating the Kings. According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 68.5% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55.5% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

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

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+194) / Kings +1.5 (-220)
• Moneyline: Oilers -127, Kings +115
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+110/-125)

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Kings +1.5 @ -220 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Kings @ +115 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -125 via DraftKings

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kings to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Oilers vs. Kings player props

Who will score a goal in Oilers vs. Kings?

According to our model, Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Kings.

Our projections give Draisaitl a 43.2% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is an 8.9% chance of registering the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 43.2% probability
• Connor McDavid: 42.2% probability
• Evan Bouchard: 26.4% probability
• Vasily Podkolzin: 24.7% probability
• Owen Michaels: 19.3% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 37.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 34.3% probability
• Quinton Byfield: 26.9% probability
• Alex Laferriere: 21.6% probability
• Trevor Moore: 20.6% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 9.3% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
• Vasily Podkolzin: 4.7% probability
• Evan Bouchard: 4.4% probability
• Kasperi Kapanen: 3.5% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 7.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 6.8% probability
• Quinton Byfield: 5.2% probability
• Alex Laferriere: 4.3% probability
• Trevor Moore: 3.7% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Tuesday's game between the Kings and Oilers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30 PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
• Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Oilers, with a 53.2% win probability, will likely beat the Kings in Tuesday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.