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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