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The Los Angeles Kings go on the road against the Edmonton Oilers for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Wednesday, May 1, starting at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN, BSW, SportsNet, SN1, and CBC. The Oilers have a 3-1 lead in the series. Oddsmakers give the Oilers -198 odds on the moneyline in this game against the Kings (+164).
Oilers vs. Kings Game Info & Odds
- When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, BSW, SportsNet, SN1, and CBC
- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
- TV Channel: ESPN, BSW, SportsNet, SN1, and CBC
- Favorite: Oilers (-198)
- Underdog: Kings (+164)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Oilers and Kings Betting Trends
- Edmonton’s 86 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals 41 times.
- Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 30 of 86 games this season.
- The teams average 6.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams give up 5.4 goals per game, 1.1 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- The Oilers have won 63.6% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (49-28).
- This season the Kings have been an underdog 26 times, and won 11, or 42.3%, of those games.
Oilers Stats & Insights
- The Oilers create the fourth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.6 per game for a total of 292 this season.
- On defense, the Oilers are one of the best squads in league competition, allowing 236 goals to rank 10th.
- The team has the league’s sixth-best goal differential at +56 this season.
- The Oilers connect on 10.5% of their shots, ranking 10th in the league.
- The Oilers have shut out opponents four times. As a team, they are averaging 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game this season.
- In their last 10 games, the Oilers have gone 5-3-2 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
- They are scoring at a 3.8 goals-per-game average (38 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Oilers have allowed 27 goals (2.7 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’ 210 total goals given up (2.6 per game) are the third-fewest in the NHL.
- They have a +44 goal differential, which is ninth-best in the league.
- The 9.7% shooting percentage the Kings have compiled ranks 22nd in the league.
- The Kings have shut out their opponent seven times this season. As a team, they are averaging 21.5 hits and 15.5 blocked shots per game.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Kings have gone 5-5-0 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
- They have scored 30 goals over that span.
- Over on the defensive side, the Kings have given up 3.2 goals per game (32 total) in those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
- A leading offensive player this season for Edmonton, Connor McDavid has scored 132 points in 76 games (32 goals and 100 assists).
- 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 goals against average of 2.6 on the season, and 1406 saves. His .905 save percentage ranks 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: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +114)
- Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
Kings Key Players to Watch
- Adrian Kempe has totaled 28 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 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).
- Los Angeles’ Kevin Fiala has racked up 73 total points (0.9 per game), with 29 goals and 44 assists.
- Cam Talbot’s record stands at 27-20-6 on the season, allowing 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) and amassing 1360 saves with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).
Kings Player Props
- Anze Kopitar Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
- Anze Kopitar Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124)
- Kevin Fiala Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140)
- Kevin Fiala Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +165)
- Adrian Kempe Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190)
- Adrian Kempe Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105)
Oilers vs. Kings Injuries
- Oilers: Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Kings: Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season)
Oilers vs. Kings Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Oilers (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Oilers 4 – Kings 2
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