Oilers vs. Kings NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round will see the Edmonton Oilers visit the Los Angeles Kings on Friday, April 26, starting at 10:30 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSW. The series is knotted up 1-1. The Oilers are the favorite, with -142 moneyline odds, in this matchup with the Kings, who have +120 moneyline odds.

Oilers vs. Kings Game Info & Odds

  • When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSW
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSW
  • Favorite: Oilers (-142)
  • Underdog: Kings (+120)
  • Over/under: 6.5

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Oilers and Kings Betting Trends

  • Edmonton’s 84 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals 40 times.
  • Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 29 of 84 games this season.
  • These teams rack up a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Combined, these teams give up 5.4 goals per game, 1.1 fewer than this game’s over/under.
  • The Oilers have put together a 47-28 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Kings have been an underdog in 24 games this season, and won 11 (45.8%).

Oilers Stats & Insights

  • The Oilers’ 292 goals this season make them the fourth-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • The Oilers are ranked 10th in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having given up 236 total goals (2.9 per game).
  • The team 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 the past 10 contests, the Oilers have claimed 65.0% of the possible points with a 5-3-2 record.
  • They are scoring at a 4.1 goals-per-game average (41 total) during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Oilers have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 outings.

Kings Stats & Insights

  • The Kings have scored 254 goals this season (3.1 per game) to rank 16th in the NHL.
  • The Kings’ 210 total goals given up (2.6 per game) are the third-fewest in the league.
  • Their +44 goal differential is ninth-best in the league.
  • The 9.7% shooting percentage the Kings have amassed ranks 22nd in the league.
  • The Kings have seven shutout wins this season.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Kings have secured 85.0% of the possible points with a 7-3-0 record.
  • They are scoring at a 3.6 goals-per-game average (36 total) during that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Kings have given up 28 goals (2.8 per game) over 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 contributing with 106 points (41 goals, 65 assists).
  • Stuart Skinner has a record of 36-16-5. He has allowed 147 goals (2.62 goals against average) and racked up 1406 saves.

Oilers Player Props

  • Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +154, Under Odds: -200)
  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)

Kings Key Players to Watch

  • Adrian Kempe has scored 28 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 47 assists (0.6 per game), averaging 3.0 shots per game and shooting 11.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Los Angeles with 75 total points (0.9 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.
  • Cam Talbot has a 27-20-6 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he has 1360 saves, and has conceded 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).

Kings Player Props

  • Adrian Kempe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
  • Adrian Kempe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Kevin Fiala Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
  • Kevin Fiala Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145, Under Odds: -190)
  • Anze Kopitar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Anze Kopitar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)

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:

    Under (6.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Kings 4 – Oilers 3

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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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