Los Angeles Kings (29-17-10) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-20-2)
February 26, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Oilers -182 / Los Angeles Kings +146; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers meet in NHL action from Rogers Place on Monday night. Who comes out on top in this Pacific division matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Kings vs. Oilers Prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Team Preview
The Los Angeles Kings come into this one looking to build on a 3-2 shootout win over Anaheim last time out. Adrian Kempe leads the Kings in scoring with 51 points with 19 goals and 32 assists while Kevin Fiala has 47 points with 16 goals and 31 assists. Anze Kopitar has 46 points with 17 goals and 29 assists while Trevor Moore has 37 points with a team-high 21 goals. Quinton Byfield also has 42 points with 18 goals and 24 assists. Cam Talbot has posted a 16-13-5 mark in goal for the Kings this season with a 2.53 GAA and a .913 save percentage while David Rittich is 9-3-3 with a 2.21 GAA and a .917 save percentage as well this season.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The Kings have won the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 17 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Edmonton Oilers Team Preview
The Edmonton Oilers come into this game looking to snap a three-game losing streak after a 6-3 loss to Calgary last time out. Connor McDavid leads the Oilers in scoring with 89 points including a team-high 68 assists while Leon Draisaitl has 71 points with 28 goals and 43 assists. Zach Hyman has 56 points with a team-high 37 goals while Evan Bouchard has 54 points with 14 goals and 40 assists as well. Evander Kane has 35 points with 21 goals and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 50 points with 35 assists this season. Stuart Skinner is 25-13-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .901 save percentage while Calvin Pickard is 7-3 with a 2.53 GAA and a .905 save percentage this season.
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Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have lost each of their last six games as favorites following a home loss.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games following a home loss.
- The favorites have won the first period in each of the last four games between the Kings and Oilers at Rogers Place.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 13 Monday games.
Kings vs. Oilers Prediction
I’m on the Kings here. I think the Oilers will get out of this tailspin at some point, but they’re not in good form right now and we’re getting a Kings team playing good hockey right now on the road where they’ve played their best hockey all year long. I’ll side with Los Angeles in this one based on the value.
