Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers and Kings are set to face off at 10:30 ET on TBS. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The Oilers come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Edmonton Oilers odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Los Angeles and Edmonton, the Oilers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an puck line record of 2-3 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 3-7 and an puck line mark of 5-5.
- Edmonton has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
On the season, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6 and are in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, the Oilers have gone 30-20, and when playing on the road, they have gone 21-18-2.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5 and have lost two straight games overall and on the road. As the favorite this season, Edmonton has gone 45-20-6, and they have been favored in 71 of their 82 games.
On the offensive side, the Oilers are scoring an 3.6 goals per game this season, ranking 4th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 1st in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Oilers offense is 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 57 games this season. His current record stands at 36-16, and his save percentage is 0.931%.
At home this season, the Kings have gone 22-12-7 and have been the underdog in 25 of their 41 home games. In the Pacific Division, Los Angeles is in 3rd place and 7th in the Western Conference with an overall record of 44-27-11. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 6-4 and have lost two straight games as the underdog.
For the year, Los Angeles has been the underdog in 57 of their 82 games and have gone 12-9-4 in those games. In the Western Conference, the Kings are 27-23, and they have gone 32-18-7 as the underdog. Over their last five games, Los Angeles has gone 2-3, and they are 2-1 in their last three games.
For their offensive performance, the Kings come in averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, which is 16th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 9th in the league. In terms of the Kings’ offense during power plays, they are 13th in power play goals and 6th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 52 starts this season. His record at this point is 27-20, and his save percentage is 0.914%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kings winning this one 4-3.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- We like the Kings on the moneyline (+125)
- The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
