Oilers vs. Kings NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings square off for Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, BSW, and Max. The Oilers have a 1-0 edge in the series. The Oilers have -192 odds on the moneyline against the Kings (+160).

Oilers vs. Kings Game Info & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, BSW, and Max
  • Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, BSW, and Max
  • Favorite: Oilers (-192)
  • Underdog: Kings (+160)
  • Over/under: 6

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Oilers and Kings Betting Trends

  • In 48 games this season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
  • Los Angeles has played 43 games this season with over 6 goals.
  • The teams combine to score 6.7 goals per game, 0.7 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Opponents of these two teams score 5.4 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this game’s over/under.
  • The Oilers have put together a 47-27 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • This season the Kings have won 10 of the 23 games, or 43.5%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Oilers Stats & Insights

  • The Oilers’ 292 goals this season make them the fourth-best scoring team in the league.
  • The Oilers are ranked 10th in NHL action for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 236 total goals (2.9 per game).
  • The squad has the league’s sixth-best goal differential at +56 this season.
  • The Oilers shoot 10.5% as a team, ranked 10th-best in the league.
  • The Oilers have shut out opponents four times, averaging 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In their past 10 games, the Oilers have gone 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 3.7 goals-per-game average (37 total) over that time.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Oilers have given up 3.0 goals per game (30 total) over those 10 matchups.

Kings Stats & Insights

  • The Kings’ 254 total goals (3.1 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
  • The Kings’ 210 total goals conceded (2.6 per game) are the third-fewest in the league.
  • Their ninth-best goal differential is +44.
  • The 9.7% shooting percentage the Kings have amassed ranks 22nd in the league.
  • The Kings have seven shutout wins this season.
  • In their last 10 matchups, the Kings are 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
  • They are scoring at a 3.4 goals-per-game average (34 total) during that stretch.
  • On the defensive end, the Kings have given up 28 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Oilers Key Players to Watch

  • Connor McDavid is currently one of Edmonton’s leading contributors (132 total points), having collected 32 goals and 100 assists.
  • Through 81 games, Leon Draisaitl has 41 goals and 65 assists.
  • Stuart Skinner has a record of 36-16-5. He has conceded 147 goals (2.6 goals against average) and racked up 1406 saves with a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).

Oilers Player Props

  • Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
  • Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)

Kings Key Players to Watch

  • Adrian Kempe is a top offensive contributor for his club with 75 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 28 goals and 47 assists in 77 games (playing 17:46 per game).
  • Kevin Fiala’s 73 points this season, including 29 goals and 44 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Los Angeles.
  • Los Angeles’ Cam Talbot is 27-20-6 this season, amassing 1360 saves and giving up 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

Kings Player Props

  • Adrian Kempe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
  • Adrian Kempe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Kevin Fiala Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
  • Kevin Fiala Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
  • Anze Kopitar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Anze Kopitar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)

Oilers vs. Kings Injuries

  • Oilers: Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)
  • Kings: Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season)

Oilers vs. Kings Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Pick Em

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Oilers 4 – Kings 2

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WRITTEN BY

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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