The Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) on Wednesday, April 24th. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on TBS. The Kings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Oilers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Avalanche. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Kings vs Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings Are Coming Off A Win

As the seventh seed in the Western Conference, the Kings have been the underdog in 25 of their 82 games this season, going 12-9-4 in those matchups. On the road, Los Angeles has a record of 22-15-4, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.

Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 6-4 and are 44-27-11 overall. Against teams from the Western Conference, Los Angeles has gone 27-23 this season. In their last five games, the Kings have gone 3-2, and they are 1-2 in their last three games.

On the season, the Kings have gone 39-43 against the puck line, including going 20-21 on the road. In their 57 games as the favorite, the team’s average scoring margin is +0.7 goals per game.

Los Angeles has gone just 5-5 against the puck line in their last ten games and just 2-3 against the puck line in their last five road games. So far, the Kings have 29 wins by multiple goals and have lost 21 games by more than one goal.

In their most recent game, the Kings faced the Blackhawks and came out victorious with a score of 5-4. On offense, the Kings were held scoreless in the first period, but found the net three times in the second period and ended with one goal in the third. Of Los Angeles’ five goals, two were scored while in power play situations. Their game ended with 35 shots on goal and eight giveaways.

Despite the straight-up win, Los Angeles did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. The teams surpassed the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals, with a combined total of 9 goals.

The Edmonton Oilers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Oilers have gone 28-9-4 and have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place with a record of 18-8 and have gone 49-27-6 overall. Over their last ten games, Edmonton is 5-5 and has lost two straight games. In the Western Conference, they are in 5th place.

On the year, the Oilers have scored 104 points and have a record of 30-20 against Western Conference opponents. Against the Kings, Edmonton is favored by 1.5 goals. Over their last five games, the Oilers have gone 2-3, and they are 2-1 in their last three games.

On the season, the Oilers have gone 38-44 against the puck line, including going 23-18 at home. Their average scoring margin for the year is +.7 goals per game, and they are 35-24 in games decided by more than one goal.

Over their last ten home games, Edmonton has gone 7-3 against the puck line, and they are 34-37 against the puck line as the favorite. So far, the Oilers have been favored in 71 of their 82 games, and their average scoring margin in those games is +1.1 goals per contest.

After suffering a 5-1 loss on the road to the Avalanche, the Oilers are looking to bounce back today. On offense, the Oilers scored one time in the first period, but that was all the scoring they could come up with for the game. The team’s one goal were the result of a power play. Throughout the game, they managed to register 26 shots on goal and committed 3 giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, Edmonton not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. Combining for 6 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.5.

Los Angeles Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 16th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. Los Angeles’ offense comes into the game ranked 13th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 6th in the NHL.

This season, the Kings’ have an over/under record of 31-48-3. Throughout the season, they have played 40 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.7 goals per game.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

Offensively, the Oilers come into the game at 3.6 goals per contest placing 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 1st position in the league. This year, the Oilers have recorded a 33-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-8 record.

This season, the Oilers have an over/under record of 35-44-3. Throughout the season, they have played 38 games that went over the 6 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.5 per game.

Los Angeles Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Kings head into the game ranked 28th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Los Angeles. So far, they are 5th in shutouts, achieving 7 shutouts.

Edmonton Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Oilers head into the game ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. So far, they are 24th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Kings vs Oilers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an puck line record of 1-4 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 5 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 7-3 ATS.
• Edmonton has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
• Although the Kings have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 2-3.

Kings vs Oilers Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Oilers is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -195, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Kings to cover. Even if the Oilers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, 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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