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Oilers vs Kings Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks
Pacific Division Second Place on the Line
Red-Hot Oilers Looking to Pass Kings in Playoff Race
The best game to bet on some NHL picks is Tuesday night in LA. The Los Angeles Kings are hosting the Edmonton Oilers, and second place in the Pacific Division is up for grabs.
Edmonton is finally playing up to their potential, coming into this game with 99 points on the season. The Oilers have rattled off four straight wins and are now in a position to finally pass the Kings.
Los Angeles is currently sitting at 100 points, and they are looking to stay ahead of Edmonton by picking up a huge win. The Kings haven’t been dominant throughout the season, but they continue to find ways to win big games.
The NHL lines for this game have the Oilers as the betting favorites at -130.
Oilers Lighting Up Scoreboard
In case you haven’t been following the NHL news this season, Connor McDavid is putting up historic offensive numbers for the Oilers. McDavid leads the team with 62 goals and 84 assists, and he seems to have a huge night every time he takes the ice.
While McDavid might be doing the most damage for the Oilers, there are plenty of other talented offensive players. Edmonton is scoring nearly four goals per game this year, and they are nearly impossible to stop on the power play.
However, Edmonton still needs to find a way to be better on the defensive end of the ice, as it allows nearly 3.3 goals per game.
Kings Must Control Puck
After clinching a playoff berth with their most recent win, Kings’ coach Todd McLellan said, “That’s a hell of an accomplishment for our group.” The Kings have done things much differently this season, becoming a great offensive team.
Los Angeles is scoring 3.38 goals per game this season, but they also allow 3.1 goals per game. The Kings don’t want to get into a high-scoring game with the Oilers, as they just won’t be able to keep up.
Kevin Fiala leads the Kings with 49 assists and 72 total points, but this team has been able to get production from up and down the roster. Los Angeles will try to control the puck, and they will need their physical style of play to accomplish that in this game.
Oilers vs Kings Game Injuries
Oilers vs Kings Head-to-Head
If you are going to do some NHL betting, then you will want to take a look at recent results in this matchup. The Kings won the first two games this season, 3-1 and 6-3, while Edmonton took the last game, 2-0, at home on March 30.
Oilers vs Kings Game Information
- Game: Oilers (45-23-9) vs Kings (45-22-10)
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Day/Time: Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 PM EST
- Oilers vs Kings Live stream: NHL.TV
Oilers vs Kings Betting Lines
Oilers vs Kings Picks and Prediction
Making online sports betting picks is never easy in a big rivalry game, especially in one with so much importance. The Kings have been slightly better overall this season, but the Oilers are just so difficult to stop.
The Oilers are coming into this game with a ton of momentum, which will carry them through a win here. Los Angeles will not let this turn into a blowout, but it won’t have enough offense to win.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Edmonton Oilers at -130 to win this game, but the Kings will keep it within just one goal, and betting on them at +1½ (-225) is another bet to make.
The Edmonton Oilers are listed at -140 in our Vegas NHL odds. This means that if you wager $100 on the Oilers, you have a chance to win $71. The Kings are +120, offering a chance to win $120 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Kings a 58.33% chance to win, with the Oilers at 45.45%.
