Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Game 1
The Edmonton Oilers will host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night in Game 1 of their first round series. Can Connor McDavid and the Oilers roll in front of the home crowd? Matt McCuen provides his best betting pick in Kings vs. Oilers.
Matt McCuen - April 22, 2024, 2:44 PM EDT
5 minLos Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Game 1
The Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers will duel from Rogers Place to kick off this series.
Kings vs. Oilers GAME 1 DATE, TIME AND WHERE TO WATCH
- When: April 22, 2024
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2
Kings vs. Oilers GAME 1 ODDS
- Spread: Kings +1 (-120), Oilers -1 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 6 (-115), U 6 (-103)
- Moneyline Odds: Kings (+145), Oilers (-166)
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Los Angeles begins this game with a 44-27-11 record.
The Kings are heavy underdogs in this series.
Los Angeles is +160 on DraftKings Sportsbook to win this series.
The Oilers controlled the regular season series, winning 3-1.
Edmonton last played the Kings on March 28th, where they won 4-1.
Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 28 goals and 47 assists. His 47 assists ranked 39th in the NHL.
Switzerland native Kevin Fiala scored 29 goals and 44 assists in the campaign.
California native Trevor Moore leads the team with 31 goals.
Veteran goaltender Cam Talbot ranks seventh in the NHL in Ga/G (2.50).
Edmonton begins this contest with a 49-27-6 record.
The Oilers finished in second place in the Pacific division.
Edmonton was dominant at home this season with a record of 28-9-4.
This is one of the most talented rosters in hockey, but they have not been able to piece it all together in the postseason.
Superstar Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 132 points. McDavid ranks first in the NHL with 100 assists.
Toronto native Zach Hyman leads the Oilers with 54 goals. He ranks third in the NHL in goals.
Former MVP Leon Draisaitl has added 41 goals and 65 assists.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner ranks third in the NHL in wins (36).
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Pick
The Oilers have had the Kings' number all season long.
The atmosphere will be electric in Edmonton tonight for the opening game.
Edmonton has the second most home wins in the Western Conference.
They will continue their home dominance tonight.
Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1 -134 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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