Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 13, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers will travel to Los Angeles, California, Tuesday night for a Pacific Division matchup against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM with coverage available on NHL Network and regional broadcasts. Edmonton will look to continue its early-season success as the Oilers bring a talented offensive group into another difficult road environment, currently 4-0-1 this year. The Oilers have been effective generating scoring opportunities and will attempt to keep their offense moving against a familiar division opponent. Los Angeles returns home looking to turn things around after a difficult opening stretch as they are 0-2-2 this season after a loss to Vegas in overtime last game. The Kings are a +105 home underdog. Edmonton is a -120 road favorite, and the total is 6.5. For more NHL predictions, see our NHL Picks
Edmonton looks to keep it rolling
The Edmonton Oilers have been solid on the offensive side this season, averaging five goals on 26.6 shots per game. Edmonton has been less convincing defensively the work, holding opponents to 3.4 goals on 23.2 shots per game this season. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton this season with 13 points and 10 assists. Evan Bouchard is second on the roster with 12 points, and he has boasted a team-high six goals this season. Leon Draisaitl has scored a third-best 9 points, and Vasily Podkolzin is 4th on the team with seven points this season.
Tristan Jarry carried the load for the Edmonton Oilers in their last outing, giving up one goal on 20 shots in 60 minutes to post a .950 save percentage. Alex Formenton, Vasily Podkolzin, and Mattias Ekholm led the scoring with one goal each. Connor McDavid, Mathieu Joseph, and Isaac Howard added to the scoring threats with 1 assist each.
Key Injury Report for Edmonton:
- Jake Walman (Day-To-Day) - Oct 13
- Zach Hyman (Day-To-Day) Oct 13
- Colton Dach (IR) - Oct 13
- Alec Regula (IR-LT) - Oct 24
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (IR) - Oct 13
Los Angeles tries to end their woes
The Los Angeles Kings offense has struggled immensely this season, averaging just 2.5 goals on 28.3 shots per game, and they have scored just twice across their last two outings. Defensively, Los Angeles has struggled immensely, giving up 4.25 goals on 29 shots per game this season. Artemi Panarin is leading the Los Angeles offense this season with four points, and he has posted a team-high three goals. Brandt Clarke, Alex Laferriere, Erik Haula, and Adrian Kempe are all tied for second on the roster with three points, and Clarke leads the team with three assists this season.
Darcy Kuemper had an impressive night in the net for Los Angeles in their last outing, giving up two goals on 32 shots to post a .938 save percentage in just over 61 minutes of work. Artemi Panarin led the scoring for Los Angeles with one goal on five shots in just over 21 minutes. Adrian Kempe and Brandt Clarke added to the scoring with one assist each.
Key Injury Report for Los Angeles:
- Alex Turcotte (IR) -Oct 17
- Mats Zuccarello (IR) - OCt 20
- Jakub Dvorak (IR-NR) - Oct 31
- Jan Jenik (IR-NR) - Oct 24
- Kevin Fiala (IR) - OCt 17
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction
Pick: Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is in a great spot coming into Tuesday night against a Los Angeles team that has struggled early in the season. The Oilers have one of the most talented offensive groups in hockey and should be able to create consistent scoring opportunities against the Kings. Los Angeles has had difficulty keeping opposing teams off the scoreboard and could find itself in trouble against Edmonton's dangerous offensive attack. The Kings have the home crowd behind them but will need to remain disciplined defensively to avoid giving the Oilers additional scoring opportunities. Edmonton has the advantage in overall offensive talent and should be able to establish pressure throughout the game. Take the Oilers to secure another victory on the road.
Pick: Over 6.5
Edmonton and Los Angeles have the potential to produce a high-scoring matchup Tuesday night as both teams have enough offensive talent to create quality scoring opportunities. The Oilers have been extremely productive offensively and should be able to take advantage of a Kings defense that has struggled to slow down opposing teams. Los Angeles will look to answer offensively in front of its home crowd and should have opportunities against an Edmonton defense that can be vulnerable when the Oilers push forward aggressively. Edmonton could do much of the scoring in this matchup, but the Kings have enough talent to contribute multiple goals. Expect plenty of offensive pressure throughout the game as the combined score pushes over the number.