Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, NHL Odds
Wednesday’s game between the Oilers and Kings could shake up the Pacific Division standings, with Edmonton just two points behind L.A. for second place. The Oilers are -198 favourites to win on the NHL odds, with a total of 6.5.
Kings vs. Oilers NHL Betting Odds
The season series currently sits tied at one game apiece, after Edmonton won the most recent meeting 5-2. Connor McDavid and Evander Kane carried the Oilers’ offence, each collecting a goal and two assists in the win. Kings defenceman Drew Doughty leads the entire series with four points (1G, 3A) in two contests.
So far, 80 per cent of bets placed are siding with the Oilers. Their last meeting of the season will be next Thursday, April 7th.
The 5-2 Oilers win snapped a 5-0 Under run bringing the Over/Under in their past 10 matchups to read 4-6. Tonight’s betting action has 70 per cent of bettors taking Over the total of 6.5.
The Kings have made bettors a lot of money this season, covering the spread a league-high 40 times. In their past 10 games, they went 4-4-2 on the Over/Under.
Edmonton’s offence is ranked seventh in the league, averaging 3.4 goals per game. That puts them a lopsided 35-29 on the Over/Under. They have covered the spread in seven of their past 10 games, bringing their record to 32-35ATS.
Los Angeles Kings
An injury-riddled Kings team lost 6-1 at home to the Seattle Kraken Monday night. L.A. was missing Doughty, Matt Roy and Mikey Anderson on defence and upfront Bake Lizotte, Dustin Brown, Andreas Athanasiou and Brendan Lemieux were all out.
Arthur Kaliyev’s 13th of the year was LA’s lone goal in the game, while in net Cal Petersen stopped 32 of the 38 shots he faced. He has allowed six or more goals twice this season.
Captain Anze Kopitar had his point streak stopped at three games. In that stretch he had one goal and four assists.
The Kings will continue their Western Canadian road trip Thursday night in Calgary.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers bounced back from an embarrassing 9-5 loss in the battle of Alberta, to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-1 Monday night.
Rookie Ryan McLeod scored two goals and added a helper, bringing home the first star of the night, while Leon Draisaitl scored his 48th goal of the season.
Draisaitl’s 48th goal temporarily gave him the league lead, but Toronto’s Austin Matthews has since jumped back ahead with 49 snipes.
Edmonton’s seven-game win streak on home ice has bumped their record to 21-12 at home this season. They wrap up their current homestand Friday against St. Louis.
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