Oilers vs. Kings NHL Playoffs First Round Game 1: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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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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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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