Oilers vs Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game

Parker's prediction: Ingram wears crown against Kings.

Neil Parker - Analyst at Covers.com
Neil Parker • Betting Analyst
Feb 26, 2026 • 14:29 ET • 3 min read

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Edmonton Oilers NHL goalie Connor Ingram.
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The Edmonton Oilers will look to snap a four-game losing streak when they face the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, February 26.

My top Oilers vs. Kings predictions and NHL picks are calling for Edmonton backup Connor Ingram to see more than enough rubber to clear his modest saves total tonight.

Oilers vs Kings prediction

Oilers vs Kings best bet: Connor Ingram Over 23.5 saves (-130)

Edmonton Oilers backup Connor Ingram is set to see plenty of rubber against the Los Angeles Kings tonight, and I’m anticipating him turning away 24 or more shots.

The Kings average 28.2 shots per home game and tilt the ice in their favor at five-on-five with a fifth-ranked 54.0 Corsi For percentage, and the Oilers are playing their second road game in consecutive nights.

While there’s nothing flashy about Ingram’s .895 save percentage, he doesn’t need to be flashy to clear this total with the Kings ranking among the league’s best possession teams.

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Oilers vs Kings same-game parlay

There have been at least seven goals in each of the past eight games the Oilers have played, and Edmonton has scored 37 times while allowing 48 during the high-scoring stretch.

With Los Angeles also playing the second leg of a back-to-back set, I’m anticipating plenty of goals again tonight.

The final leg of this same-game parlay targets Oil winger Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and he’s picked up an assist in five of his past seven games while skating in a go-to role alongside superstar Connor McDavid. I like the duo to stay hot, considering they’ve been on the ice for a sizzling 6.77 goals per 60 minutes this season.

Oilers vs Kings SGP

  • Over 6.5
  • Connor Ingram Over 23.5 saves
  • Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 0.5 assists

Oilers vs Kings odds

  • Moneyline: Oilers -105 | Kings -115
  • Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+215) | Kings +1.5 (-270)
  • Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105)

Oilers vs Kings trend

The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Over in six of their last eight games (+6.00 Units / 62% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Kings.

How to watch Oilers vs Kings

Location Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date Thursday, February 26, 2026
Puck drop 10:30 p.m. ET
TV ESPN

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