Don’t look now, but all five teams at the top of the Pacific Division seem to be in desperation mode.
Looking at Oilers vs Kings betting analysis shows four of the top five teams in the standings have won two or more games in a row. While Edmonton and Los Angeles have both clinched playoff spots, they both still have a lot to play for.
The Kings hold a narrow one-point lead in the standings over the Oilers. Edmonton has been the hottest team in the league and has escaped falling into the Wild Card conversation. With not much time left on the NHL schedule, here’s a look at what to expect when the Oilers and Kings meet.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Information
Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles, CA.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 10:30 P.M. ET.
How to Watch: ESPN
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Recent Scores
Looking at the Edmonton Oilers schedule shows that they haven’t had the easiest time taking points off the Kings this season. Los Angeles won the first two meetings between the teams by a combined score of 9-4. The Oilers won the most recent meeting, 2-0 in Edmonton in late March.
Los Angeles may go with Joonas Korpisalo in net. He is 16-13-4 in net this season with a .917 save percentage. Korpisalo also has a 2.84 goals-against average.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Analysis
Oilers Facts to Know
Anyone waiting for Edmonton’s charger up the NHL standings will be happy to know that time is here. The Oilers are 9-0-1 over their past ten games and have looked like the Stanley Cup contender many thought they could be. Oilers vs Kings betting analysis shows Edmonton can apply immense pressure with its scoring talent.
The Oilers average 4.0 goals per game, which leads the league. Over the past ten games, other NHL teams have had a difficult time slowing Edmonton down. The Oilers are averaging 4.8 goals per game while only conceding 6.7.
Connor McDavid has been setting the pace for Edmonton, scoring a league-high 62 goals. Leon Draisaitl has also pocketed 50 goals for the Oilers. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has also scored 35 times.
Kings Facts to Know
Seeing a Los Angeles Kings score as of late will show they haven’t made life easy on their opponents, even away from home. The Kings haven’t allowed an opponent to score more than two goals in six of their past seven games.
Oilers vs Kings betting analysis shows Los Angeles is coming off back-to-back victories over Seattle and Vancouver, where it hampered both team’s offenses.
Los Angeles is capable of keeping up with Edmonton should things get out of hand. People looking at NHL games today will see the Kings score 3.38 goals per game. Los Angeles gets 32.5 shots per net on game while limiting its opponents to 25.3 such opportunities.
The Kings have five players who have scored 20 or more goals. Center Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 36 goals. NHL picks show that Los Angeles is a team that is equipped to give Edmonton a hard time.
Updates
The Oilers don’t have many players on the NHL injury report. Center Ryan McLeod, who is listed as day-to-day, is Edmonton’s only player on the injured list. The Oilers will likely start Stuart Skinner in net.
NHL player stats show that Skinner is second in the league in goals-against average at 2.89 and 15th in save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
Moneyline: NHL odds show that Edmonton is a -121 betting favorite. The Kings are +105 underdogs.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 6.5 goals.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Betting Prediction
Many NHL expert picks will show that where Edmonton Oilers is now is where they should have been all season. Edmonton has too much scoring talent to languish in the Wild Card picture as long as they did. The Kings, however, aren’t a team that will be limited by just playing a defensive style.
- Los Angeles can score. The Kings will grab a home win and keep ahead of Edmonton for the time being.
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