Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers prediction 12-30-23 NHL Picks

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Crypto.Com Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Oilers vs Kings prediction.

Oilers Look for Fourth Straight Win

The Oilers have won three straight games and the offense continues to make solid impressions. The Oilers faced off against the San Jose Sharks in the last game and the defense didn’t give up any goals. Stuart Skinner started in goal and saved all 25 shots that he faced. The Oilers on the season are averaging 3.5 goals while their defense is giving up 3.31 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. The defense at times has been an issue but if they can continue the success like they had in the last game, they should be in good shape. Connor McDavid has scored 12 goals and added 33 assists. 

Kings Look to Bounce Back After Rare Loss

The Kings haven’t had a whole lot of losses this season, but they suffered one in the last game. The Kings offense only managed two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights and they ended up losing by a goal. The Kings are averaging 3.53 goals while their defense is giving up 2.34 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. Anze Kopitar has been the top player for the Kings putting up 14 goals and adding 19 assists so far this season. The Kings will take on the Maple Leafs after this game.

Oilers vs Kings Betting Prediction

At this point it’s hard to bet against the Oilers, even if they are on the road. The Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game and in the last game they put up five goals. The Oilers offense is going to have no issue running up the score, and the Kings offense is going to struggle like they did in the Golden Knights. Four or five goals will be the difference for the Oilers as they secure the victory on the money line.