Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kings and Oilers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Los Angeles Kings odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Oilers have had the upper-hand, going 4-1. It is worth noting that even though the Oilers have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in the three most recent matchups vs. the Kings, they are just 1-2 the last three times they hosted the Kings.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Edmonton has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Oilers have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Edmonton posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Kings are in 7th place in the Western Conference with a record of 38-22-11. In the Pacific Division, they are in 3rd place. Over their last ten games, Los Angeles has gone 7-3, and they have won four straight games.
On the road this season, the Kings are 21-11-4, and they have been the favorite in 48 of their 71 games. As the underdog, Los Angeles has gone 12-7-4 this season. In the Western Conference, the Kings have a record of 21-18.
On offense, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 8th in the league. This season, the Kings are 22-16 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-5 record.
Goalie Cam Talbot gets the start and has made 44 starts this season. His record at this point is 23-16, and his save percentage is 0.891%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 23-8-3, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak at home. Against the Western Conference, Edmonton has gone 24-14, and they have been favored in 61 of their 70 games this season. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5, and they are 43-23-4 overall.
For the season, Edmonton has gone 39-18-4 as the favorite, and they have gone 13-7 against Pacific Division opponents. In the Western Conference, the Oilers are in 5th place, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three games.
When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 4th in the league. Edmonton’s offense is currently ranked 5th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the league.
Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 50 starts this season. His record at this point is 32-14, and his save percentage is 0.927%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kings (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
- Carl Grundstrom – Lower Body – Out
- Alex Turcotte – Upper Body – Questionable
