The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers meet Saturday in NHL action at the Rogers Place. Here’s a Oilers vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Oilers vs Kings Pick.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Sharks and Jets, and they play the Stars next. The Kings have lost 10 of their last 14 games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.63 goals per game and are scoring 15.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Kevin Fiala leads Los Angeles with 16 goals, Adrian Kempe has 19 assists, and Kevin Fiala has 125 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.72 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 68 goals on 718 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 40 goals on 403 shots.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Predators and Jets, and they play the Blackhawks next. The Oilers have split their last 6 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.39 goals per game and are scoring 34.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 29 goals, Leon Draisaitl has 40 assists, and Evan Bouchard has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 80 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Tristan Jarry has given up 8 goals on 71 shots faced, and Calvin Pickard has allowed 53 goals on 410 shots.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have lost each of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last eight games when leading after the first period.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last four games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games at Rogers Place following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Kings’ last five games.
- The Kings have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Oilers when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last seven games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Oilers’ last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 10 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 12 home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Fiala has scored a goal in three of the Kings’ last four road games against the Oilers.
- Corey Perry has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against former teams.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (34.17%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.39).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.27%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
Oilers vs Kings Prediction
The Oilers are going to be favored at home more times than not, but they also continue to be hit or miss and too often the offense goes into a hole. the Kings have played their best hockey on the road this season and they’ve had success against the Oilers, splitting the last 10 meetings. Given the Oilers inconsistencies overall, and the Kings success on the road, I’ll take a stab with the plus money on Saturday night.