In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Oilers betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Thursday, March 28th at the Rogers Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Los Angeles Kings recent form and recent player performance
-The Edmonton Oilers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Kings and Oilers.
Kings Have Won Four Straight Games
The Kings have played really well heading into this game, and they have won four straight games. In the last game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Kings were able to secure the 3-2 victory. Anze Kopitar scored one goal and added one assist. The Kings are averaging 3.11 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.54 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th, while the defense is ranked 3rd. Kopitar has been the top player this season, putting up 24 goals and 40 assists.
Oilers Coming off Overtime Win
The Oilers faced off against the Winnipeg Jets in the last game, and they were able to secure a 4-3 victory in overtime. Connor McDavid finished with two assists. The Oilers are averaging 3.57 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.9 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the defense is ranked 9th. They are averaging 33.9 shots per game, which is the top in the league. Connor McDavid has scored 26 goals and added 93 assists so far this season.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have lost eight of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Kings and Oilers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 10 night games.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have won the third period in each of their last six games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games.
Kings vs Oilers Betting Prediction
These are two strong defensive teams, and both defenses are going to step up in a big way in this game. The Kings have won four straight games and the defense has really stepped up during the stretch of games. The Oilers are a good offensive team, but they will struggle against the Kings defense here. This game is going to be lower scoring, and it will end up staying under the total.