On Wednesday, November 16, Los Angeles and Edmonton will meet for a regular season contest at the Rogers Centre in Edmonton, Alberta in one of the most exciting NHL matchups. This NHL game starts at 10 p.m. ET, and it will be televised on TNT. They had a memorable postseason series last year, with the Oilers coming out on top in seven games over the Los Angeles Kings.
Both of these teams are in the top four spots in the Pacific Division so far this season. It could very well be the case for the entire season. This is always a match-up to look forward to on the NHL schedule. It wouldn’t be shocking if this game was high scoring from start to finish because goaltending has been struggling on both sides over the course of the 2022-2023 NHL regular season.
Last Game Records
A loss occurred in the Kings’ last match-up against the Calgary Flames on the road. The final score was 6-5 on Monday, November 14. This loss didn’t change much in the Los Angeles Kings standings.
As for the Edmonton Oilers, they won a huge road game against the Florida Panthers by a final score of 4-2. This game took place on Saturday, November 12.
Matchup Information
One of the things to watch for in Kings vs Oilers prediction is how many goals can potentially be scored in this hockey game. There is a lot of talent on both sides. Both teams in this rivalry are no strangers to scoring goals in November. They will have to do things defensively if both sides want to keep the goal-scoring to a premium.
Goaltending isn’t hot on either side, and this could cause the Edmonton Oilers scoring to be around 4-6 goals. Speed and skill will be on display for both teams, and they are highlight reels waiting to happen every night.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
The records against the spread are telling so far in 2022-2023. Los Angeles is 8-10 against the spread record-wise, and Edmonton is 8-8 record-wise against the spread.
The Kings have offensive talent. Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in their last three games for them. He is looking to score a goal in his fourth consecutive game, and he has quality NHL picks. Gabriel Vilardi hasn’t scored a goal or recorded a point in his last three games played. He is due to score a goal or record at least one point because he is too vital for them. Anze Kopitar scored a goal in his last game against the Calgary Flames on 11/14.
For the Oilers, they are one of the most top-heavy teams in the entire NHL. Connor McDavid has scored one goal in three out of his last five games and has recorded a point or more in five consecutive games.
Leon Draisaitl has one of the best NHL player stats in the entire league. Draisaitl has also recorded one point in his last five games but hasn’t scored a goal in his previous two contests.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has scored three total goals in his last five games and has also recorded at least one point in four of his previous five games played.
Los Angeles Kings Content
Kevin Fiala has played in 18 games so far this season. He has scored six goals and has recorded 12 assists and a plus/minus rating of -1. The NHL odds for him to score on the stat sheet in this hockey game are excellent because this hockey team is successful when he plays well for them.
Gabriel Vilardi has also played in 18 games so far this season for Los Angeles. He has scored ten goals and recorded five assists, with a plus/minus rating of 3.
Jonathan Quick will likely be the starting goalie in this game for the Kings. His record so far this season in 13 games played is 6-5-1 with a .895 save percentage and a 3.09 GAA, along with one shutout.
Edmonton Oilers Content
Connor McDavid has played in 16 games so far this season. He has scored 15 goals and has recorded 17 assists, along with a plus/minus rating of 3. NHL teams will always be in for a long night when they face him on the ice.
Leon Draisaitl has also played in 16 games so far this season for Edmonton. He has scored nine goals and has recorded 19 assists, along with a plus/minus rating of 3.
Jack Campbell is projected to be the starting goalie in this hockey game for the Oilers. In 10 games played so far this season, his record is 6-4 with a .873 save percentage and a 4.27 GAA, along with zero shutouts. For them to climb up the NHL Standings, he will have to play much better for this hockey team.
Updates
The NHL injury report for this match-up isn’t a big list.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
On the money line for the Kings vs Oilers Prediction, Edmonton is the favorite at (-140) odds on the money line and also the puck line at (-1.5) (+165) odds. Los Angeles is the underdog on the money line at (+127) odds and also on the puck line at (+1.5) (-190) odds. The over/under for this hockey game goal total is set at 6.5 goals, with the over at -130 odds and the under at +118 odds.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Prediction
For the Kings vs Oilers Prediction, the best prediction to make is Los Angeles (+1.5) (-190) against Edmonton against the spread, but it will be in a losing effort by a final score of 5-4. The over 6.5 total goals at -130 odds is also a solid bet and also take the -140 money line.
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