{"id":460719,"date":"2025-01-13T08:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=460719"},"modified":"2025-01-13T08:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:39:00","slug":"nhl-predictions-jan-13-los-angeles-kings-vs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/13\/nhl-predictions-jan-13-los-angeles-kings-vs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Jan 13 Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0<em>Last Word on Hockey<\/em>\u00a0takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/09\/postponed-california-wildfires-force-later-date-for-kings-and-flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/09\/nhl-predictions-penguins-oilers\/\" target=\"_self\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>.\u00a0Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n<h3>Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Panthers 2-0 Flyers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> NBC Sports Philadelphia; Scripps Florida; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p>We start off NHL predictions with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/03\/nhl-predictions-7\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers<\/a> looking for the season-sweep against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/11\/nhl-predictions-january-11-anaheim-ducks-vs-philadelphia-flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bobrose01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sergei Bobrovsky<\/a> is the projected starter for the Panthers, but always check social media before locking in a fantasy starter. Florida is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games heading into this one. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reinhsa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Reinhart<\/a> leads the team in goals (25) and points (49).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/erssosa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samuel Ersson<\/a> is the expected starter for Philadelphia, which is 4-5-1 in the last 10 games. The Flyers have struggled to pick up victories at home this season with a 9-11-1 mark. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/konectr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Konecny<\/a> leads in goals (20), assists (30) and points (50).<\/p>\n<p>Florida is coming off a tough overtime-loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/21\/nhl-rumours-decision-looms-for-boston-bruins-forward\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a> and should bounce back.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Panthers win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<h4>Head-to-Head: Kings 1-0 Oilers<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><strong>TV:<\/strong> Fan Duel Sports West; SN West; ESPN+<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nhl\/game\/_\/gameId\/401688290\/kings-oilers\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our featured game<\/a> of NHL predictions has the Kings continuing their road trip against the Oilers. Los Angeles is likely to go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kuempda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darcy Kuemper<\/a> in between the pipes for this game. The Kings are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games. However, they are coming off a 2-1 loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/01\/10\/flames-connor-zary-injury\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> in the last game. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kempead01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adrian Kempe<\/a> leads the Kings in goals, but Anze Kopitar is first in assists (28) and points (40).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/skinnst01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stuart Skinner<\/a> is slated to get the starter for the Oilers, who are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. Edmonton is eighth in the league in goals scored (3.31), but also 10th in goals allowed (2.79). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/draisle01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> is first in goals with 31 and in points with 63.<\/p>\n<p>The Kings are a good team, but the Oilers are on a roll and have a ton of momentum.<\/p>\n<p><em>Prediction: Oilers win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n<p>We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let&#8217;s start with the first game between the Panthers and the Flyers. On the Florida side, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tkachma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> to score at any time at +185. For Philadelphia, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/michkma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matvei Michkov<\/a> at +310 to get a goal at any point.<\/p>\n<p>In the featured game, take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a> of the Kings to get the first goal at a whopping +150. For the Oilers, go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hymanza01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-12_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Hyman<\/a> to tally a goal at any point. These odds are +195. Odds for all of these prop bets via FanDuel.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s it for today&#8217;s edition of NHL predictions. Check with us for more in the days ahead.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main photo by: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273541d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-content\" data-id=\"273541d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-content.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><strong><em>Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions, some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling\u00a0<span class=\"s15\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey\u00a0takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the\u00a0Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers.\u00a0Be sure to check [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":452027,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[23,4547,24,4548,4524],"tags":[6017,6255,6028,6082],"class_list":["post-460719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oilers","category-hockey","category-kings","category-nhl","category-nhl-predictions","tag-edmonton-oilers-predictions","tag-florida-panthers-predictions","tag-los-angeles-kings-predictions","tag-philadelphia-flyers-predictions"],"modified_by":"Dan Mount, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=460719"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460719\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":460723,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/460719\/revisions\/460723"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/452027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=460719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=460719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=460719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}