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2026-27 Preseason

Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2025-04-21 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 6 - 5 Edmonton Oilers

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 57.9%
EDM: 42.1%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.58
EDM: 2.92
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 86% • LAK at home vs EDM: 6-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-11LAK 1 - 0 EDMLAKEDM
2026-02-26LAK 1 - 8 EDMEDMEDM
2026-01-10EDM 3 - 4 LAKLAKEDM
2025-05-01EDM 6 - 4 LAKEDMEDM
2025-04-29LAK 1 - 3 EDMEDMEDM

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1LAK1200.61
1EDM1200.49
2LAK1300.97
2EDM1300.73
3LAK2333.20
3EDM1821.99
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 57.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 11.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 6 - 5 Edmonton Oilers
Expected: 3.6 - 2.9