The Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) on Thursday, May 1st. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN. The Oilers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Kings vs Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 48-25-9. Los Angeles led 3-0 before giving up four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in the shootout.

The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 48-29-5. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Four different players scored for Edmonton, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal to secure the win.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings with his 7th and 8th goals of the season, including a power-play goal at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 5.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

Edmonton’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Calgary, with four different players contributing goals. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring just 20 seconds into the game, marking his 9th goal of the season. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the third period.

The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Mattias Janmark capped the scoring with an empty-net goal, his 2nd of the year.

Los Angeles Team Defense

After leading 3-2 late in the 3rd period, the Kings’ defense gave up a goal to the Blackhawks with just 31 seconds remaining, sending the game to a shootout. Los Angeles also allowed two other goals earlier in the 3rd period. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.

Edmonton Team Defense

Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks. Both goals they allowed came on even strength, with the first coming 4:33 into the 2nd period and the second 4:28 into the 3rd period.

Kings vs Oilers Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 4 goals per game.
• Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 4-1 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
• The last ten games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.

Kings vs Oilers Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Oilers to come out with a win against the Kings while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -160, I’m placing my bet on the Oilers to win outright.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Kings to cover. Even if the Oilers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Kings should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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