Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Oilers. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 against the Kings in a Pacific division matchup. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Los Angeles Kings odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Oilers have hosted the Kings, they have an above .500 record at 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Kings and Oilers have faced off, they have combined to average 4 goals per game and have an over/under record of 0-3.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Across the Oilers last ten home games, the team averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Edmonton was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kings have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
On the season, the Kings have gone 44-27-11, putting them in 7th place in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Pacific Division. When playing on the road, Los Angeles has gone 22-15-4, and they have been the underdog in 25 of their 82 games this year, going 12-9-4 in those games. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 6-4.
Over their last three games, Los Angeles has gone 2-1, and they have won three of their last five. When playing teams from the Western Conference, the Kings have gone 27-23 this season.
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. This season, the Kings have a 26-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 15-8 record.
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%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 28-9-4, and they have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. Their overall record is 49-27-6, and they are currently in 5th place in the Western Conference. Against other teams from the West, Edmonton has gone 30-20, and in the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone just 4-6, and they have lost their last two games in a row. Over their last five games, they have gone 1-4, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.
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.
Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 57 starts this season. So far, his record is 36-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.931%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kings winning this one 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Tips
- We like the Kings on the moneyline (+141)
- The Kings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Mattias Janmark – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Evander Kane – Hernia – Questionable
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
