The Los Angeles Kings go on the road against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Monday, April 22, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN2, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. Bookmakers give the Oilers -175 moneyline odds in this matchup against the Kings (+145).
Oilers vs. Kings Game Info & Odds
- When: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Favorite: Oilers (-175)
- Underdog: Kings (+145)
- Over/under: 6
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Oilers and Kings Betting Trends
- In 47 games this season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
- Los Angeles has played 42 games this season with more than 6 goals.
- The two teams average 6.7 goals per game combined, 0.7 more than this game’s total.
- These teams together allow 5.4 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game’sgame’s over/under.
- The Oilers have gone 46-27 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- The Kings have been made an underdog 22 times this season, and won 10, or 45.5%, of those games.
Oilers Stats & Insights
- The Oilers’ 292 goals this season make them the fourth-best scoring team in the league.
- The Oilers have allowed the 10th-fewest goals in league play this season, 236 (2.9 per game).
- With a +56 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the NHL.
- The Oilers have a 10.6% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 10th in the NHL.
- The Oilers have earned four shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 21 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.
- In their past 10 matchups, the Oilers are 4-4-2 to earn 60.0% of the possible points.
- They have totaled 32 goals over that time.
- Defensively, the Oilers have given up 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Kings Stats & Insights
- The Kings have scored 254 goals this season (3.1 per game) to rank 16th in the league.
- The Kings have allowed 2.6 goals per game, 210 total, the third-fewest among NHL teams.
- Their ninth-best goal differential is +44.
- The Kings are shooting 9.7% (22nd in the league).
- The Kings have shut out their opponent seven times this season. As a team, they are averaging 18.8 hits and 15.5 blocked shots per game.
- In the past 10 contests, the Kings have gone 6-4-0 (80.0% of possible points).
- They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) during that stretch.
- Defensively, the Kings have given up 26 goals (2.6 per game) in those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
- One of Edmonton’s most productive offensive players this season is Connor McDavid, who has 132 points (32 goals, 100 assists) and plays an average of 19:47 per game.
- Leon Draisaitl is another top contributor for Edmonton with 106 points (1.3 per game), scoring 41 goals and adding 65 assists.
- Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) has a 2.6 goals against average and a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Oilers Player Props
- Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
- Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -245, Under Odds: +185)
- Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -238, Under Odds: +180)
- Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
- Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
- Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
Kings Key Players to Watch
- Los Angeles’ Adrian Kempe has totaled 47 assists and 28 goals in 77 games, good for 75 points.
- Los Angeles’ Kevin Fiala has racked up 73 total points (0.9 per game), with 29 goals and 44 assists.
- Cam Talbot has a record of 27-20-6 in 54 games this season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 1360 saves and a .913 save percentage, 13th in the league.
Kings Player Props
- Anze Kopitar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125)
- Anze Kopitar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124)
- Kevin Fiala Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
- Kevin Fiala Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160)
- Adrian Kempe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190)
- Adrian Kempe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100)
Oilers vs. Kings Injuries
- Oilers: Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Kings: Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season)
Oilers vs. Kings Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Kings (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Oilers 4 – Kings 2
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