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

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

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 52.9% 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 six goals has a 50.6% 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 (+190) / Kings +1.5 (-225)
• Moneyline: Oilers -126, Kings +112
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-117/+105)

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available 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 @ -225 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Kings @ +112 via BetRivers
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via Caesars

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.

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 42.3% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is a 9.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 42.3% probability
• Connor McDavid: 42.0% probability
• Vasily Podkolzin: 25.8% probability
• Evan Bouchard: 24.3% probability
• Kasperi Kapanen: 20.2% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 37.6% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 35.3% probability
• Quinton Byfield: 27.7% probability
• Alex Laferriere: 22.6% probability
• Trevor Moore: 19.0% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 9.2% probability
• Connor McDavid: 8.2% probability
• Vasily Podkolzin: 4.9% probability
• Evan Bouchard: 4.7% probability
• Kasperi Kapanen: 3.5% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 7.7% probability
• Artemi Panarin: 6.7% probability
• Quinton Byfield: 5.0% probability
• Alex Laferriere: 4.3% probability
• Corey Perry: 3.3% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Tuesday's action between the Kings and Oilers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin 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 52.9% 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.