April 11, 2026, 10:26 a.m. ET

The Edmonton Oilers (40-29-10) and LA Kings (33-26-19) meet Saturday. Puck drop from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, is set for 4 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1 with the Kings winning 4-3 in a shootout (Over 6.5) Jan. 10, and the Oilers won 8-1 (Over 6.5) on Feb. 26. Both teams won on the road.

The Oilers rolled to a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, cashing as -110 road favorites with the Over (6.5) hitting. C Connor McDavid recorded his 15th career hat trick and added 2 assists for a 5-point night, extending his NHL-leading total to 133. He also set up power-play goals for RW Vasily Podkolzin and C Jack Roslovic, as Edmonton moved into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.

The Kings won their third straight Thursday, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 as -285 home favorites with the Under (6) cashing. RW Adrian Kempe scored twice, while RW Joel Armia and LW Trevor Moore also found the net. G Anton Forsberg made 24 saves as Los Angeles moved into a playoff spot with 3 games remaining.

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Moneyline (ML): Oilers -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Kings -118 (bet $118 to win $100)Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-235) | Kings -1.5 (+195)Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Oilers at Kings projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (18-9-3, 3.32 GAA, .882 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Anton Forsberg (14-11-5, 2.65 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO)

Jarry is coming off a rough outing Tuesday against the Utah Mammoth, allowing 6 goals on 31 shots. He hasn’t faced the Kings since February 2024, when he stopped 32 of 34 shots. In his career against Los Angeles, Jarry is 2-4-0 with a 3.16 GAA and a .914 SV%.

Forsberg has been sharp in April, going 3-0 with a 1.28 GAA and .950 SV%. He allowed 4 goals in his last meeting against the Oilers Feb. 26. In his career against Edmonton, Forsberg is 2-3-1 in 7 games with a 3.21 GAA and .908 SV%.

Oilers at Kings picks and predictionsPrediction

Oilers 4, Kings 3

BET OILERS (-105).

The Oilers come into this matchup in strong form, going 6-1-1 in their last 8 games and continuing to surge at the right time. They’re locked in a tight race for the top spot in the Pacific Division, with McDavid leading the way, so urgency and motivation are high.

Edmonton has already shown it can dominate this matchup, including a lopsided win earlier this season. Meanwhile, the Kings have struggled on home (14-17-9) ice all year, posting a losing record despite their recent 3-game win streak.

While Los Angeles is still fighting for playoff positioning, Edmonton is simply playing better hockey right now on both ends. With the edge in form, star power and motivation, the Oilers are in a strong spot to take care of business and deliver on the moneyline.

PASS. I’ll keep my recommendation to the moneyline.

BET OVER 6.5 (-105).

Seven of the last 10 meetings between the Oilers and Kings have gone Over, including both matchups this season. Edmonton has scored 5 goals in each of its last 2 games, while Los Angeles has put up at least 3 goals in 4 straight. With both teams generating offense consistently, this matchup sets up well for another high-scoring game.

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