Bet on Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers on Ice Hockey

Edmonton Oilers are slight favorites to win this NHL matchup, with most markets pricing them around 1.80 to 1.90 on the moneyline versus the Los Angeles Kings at about 2.00 to 2.20, reflecting Edmonton’s stronger 22-16-6 record and Pacific Division position plus elite form from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Sharper models also lean Oilers by roughly 55–58% implied win probability, making Edmonton the side with better recent momentum on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers game is scheduled to start at 3:00 AM UTC on January 11, 2026, which corresponds to 10:00 PM Eastern Time and 7:00 PM Pacific Time on January 10, 2026. Fans should check local listings for any last-minute broadcast or scheduling updates close to puck drop.

This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the home arena of the Edmonton Oilers. Rogers Place is a modern downtown venue with a hockey capacity of around 18,500, known for its fast ice, steep lower bowl sightlines, and loud playoff-style atmosphere even in key regular-season rivalry games.

Based on current form and odds, the prediction leans toward an Edmonton Oilers win at around 1.80–1.90, with the Kings a live underdog near 2.00–2.20 and the total commonly set at 6.5 goals. Edmonton’s slightly better goal differential this season, home-ice advantage at Rogers Place, and McDavid’s extended scoring streak suggest value on the Oilers moneyline and potentially the over if both offenses trade chances.

Historically, the Edmonton Oilers have the edge over the Los Angeles Kings, leading the all-time regular-season series roughly 108 wins to 90, with 30 overtime/shootout losses for Los Angeles and 4 for Edmonton. In recent years, the rivalry has intensified, with the Oilers eliminating the Kings in four straight first-round playoff series from 2022 to 2025, underscoring Edmonton’s modern-era dominance in this matchup.