Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Kings

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Thursday, February 26.

There’s a juicy -108 that the Oilers are able to get the upper hand against the Kings. This wager can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Edmonton Oilers have been defeated in their previous four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 6-5 loss against Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Evan Bouchard was one of five different players on the scoresheet.

Los Angeles Kings have lost their last four games, most recently suffering a 6-4 home defeat to Vegas Golden Knights at Crypto.com Arena. Quinton Byfield scored twice, with Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke netting one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-3 triumph when facing the Oilers at Rogers Place. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-3	2.6	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 33.1 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 4.2 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.8%.

Evan Bouchard is the top points scorer with 18 points, 5 goals and 13 assists, with Connor McDavid recording 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 4.89 goal against average with a .831 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.2%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Andrei Kuzmenko is next best after registering 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 2.80 GAA with a .905 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for the visitors on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -108 on offer that Edmonton Oilers triumph in this NHL clash.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Oilers vs Kings stats:

• Kings have lost their last 4 games.
• Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kings have lost 13 of their last 20 games.

Oilers Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you want more juice from a bet on Edmonton, there are several options including 3-Way Moneyline. Winning Margin and Puck Line provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 Assists -185

Evan Bouchard (Oilers) has recorded at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. There’s an opportunity to bet on Player Assists and the odds look attractive, with -185 available that the line is covered.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 3 - 2 Kings

The Oilers are available at +900 to secure a 3-2 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Kings

1-0

Oilers

+6600

Kings

+6000

2-0

Oilers

+6000

Kings

+5500

2-1

Oilers

+1700

Kings

+1700

3-0

Oilers

+4000

Kings

+4000

3-1

Oilers

+2200

Kings

+2200

3-2

Oilers

+900

Kings

+900

4-0

Oilers

+5000

Kings

+5000

4-1

Oilers

+1800

Kings

+1800

4-2

Oilers

+1600

Kings

+1600

4-3

Oilers

+950

Kings

+950

5-0

Oilers

+8000

Kings

+8000

5-1

Oilers

+2800

Kings

+2900

5-2

Oilers

+1700

Kings

+1700

5-3

Oilers

+2000

Kings

+2200

5-4

Oilers

+1600

Kings

+1700

6-0

Oilers

+12000

Kings

+12000

6-1

Oilers

+6000

Kings

+6600

6-2

Oilers

+3000

Kings

+3300

6-3

Oilers

+2500

Kings

+2800

6-4

Oilers

+4000

Kings

+4000

6-5

Oilers

+4000

Kings

+4000

7-1

Oilers

+10000

Kings

+11000

7-2

Oilers

+7500

Kings

+8000

7-3

Oilers

+5000

Kings

+5500

7-4

Oilers

+5500

Kings

+5500

7-5

Oilers

+8000

Kings

+9000

7-6

Oilers

+9000

Kings

+9000

8-2

Oilers

+12500

Kings

+14000

8-3

Oilers

+12000

Kings

+13000

8-4

Oilers

+10000

Kings

+10000

8-5

Oilers

+12000

Kings

+12000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline odds are +106 that Los Angeles Kings win, while Edmonton Oilers have been chalked up at -128. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 56% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -120.

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Moneyline

Oilers

-128

Kings

+106

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+145

Tie

+310

Kings

+150

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+186

Kings +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-102

Over 6.5

-120

If you have a view on Goalscorers, Assists, Shots on Goal, Powerplay Points, Blocked Shots or Saves, then the goalie and player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.30 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 33.7
• Hits: 24.9
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 3.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 33
• Hits: 25
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.2

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