Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Kings vs. Oilers NHL Odds
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(0-0) Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers (0-0)
Date: Monday, May 2nd
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Rogers Place
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Kings +165 Oilers -205(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Los Angeles +1.5 -145/ Oilers -1.5 +125
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers face off Monday in an NHL playoff game at Rogers Place. When these two teams faced off on April 7th it was the Oilers that won 3-2.
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings come into this game with a 44-27-11 record overall which was good enough for 99 points and 3rd place in the Pacific Division. In the last game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Kings lost 3-2.
The Kings has scored 239 goals while their defense has given up 236 goals. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while their defense is ranked 11th in the league. In this game the defense is going to need to be good.
Anze Kopitar has been the top player for the Kings scoring 19 goals and adding 48 assists for 67 This isn’t a team that has had the most impressive season, but they could be competitive in this series.
Edmonton Oilers
On the other side of this matchup is the Edmonton Oilers who sit with a 48-27-6 record overall which was good enough for 102 points and put them in second place in the Pacific Division. The Oilers have won three games in a row and in the last game against the Vancouver Canucks they won 3-2.
The Oilers has scored 287 goals while they have given up 250 goals. The offense is ranked 7th while their defense is ranked 17th. At times the defense has been an issue and they need that to be better in this series.
Connor McDavid has been the top player for the Oilers scoring 44 goals and adding another 79 assists. Leon Draisaitl is also having a big season scoring 55 goals and adding another 55 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Oilers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
- Kings are 0-6 in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Free Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL Prediction
The Oilers are the better offensive team and I expect they are going to run up the score against Los Angeles. Look for the Oilers to score six or seven goals and that will be enough for the Oilers to win this game with ease. Back the Oilers on the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Oilers -1.5
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