Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers 4/17/23 – Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings should provide for an exciting first playoff series in the Pacific Division. The Kings finished third in the Pacific Division with a 47-25-10 record while the Oilers won nine straight games to end the year and secured second-best standing in their division. NHL betting odds are in favor of the Oilers to beat the Kings here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers
Date & Time: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers 4/17/23 Betting Odds
Kings
Moneyline: +171
Puckline: +1.5 (-160)
Total: 6.5 over (-103)
Oilers
Moneyline: -190
Puckline: -1.5 (+140)
Total: 6.5 under (-107)
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis
Los Angeles Kings were victorious against Anaheim Ducks with a 5-3 scoreline victory, using their strong offensive performance to score on five out of 36 shots on goal and eight power play attempts with two successful goals scored; Los Angeles earned eight penalty minutes in this game. At even strength, Los Angeles Kings have given up 189 goals while tallying 206 themselves. Opponents have attempted 269 power plays this season and scored 65 times. Los Angeles Kings players have amassed 274 goals themselves while giving up 254 for opponents this year. Los Angeles has taken 2,658 shots this season and boasts an effective shooting percentage of 10.3%, recording 104 points with their points percentage sitting at 0.634. They have seen 2,289 shots attempted against them and their save percentage currently sits at 0.889; Los Angeles also took advantage of 269 power play opportunities to score 68 goals for an efficiency percentage of 25.28%. Pheonix Copley will serve as goaltender in this game. From his pro debut until now, Copley has amassed 35 quality starts – with his quality starts rate reaching 0.574%.
Edmonton Oilers faced off against San Jose last time out and ultimately came away victorious by a score of 5-2. They took advantage of three power play opportunities, scoring once during this matchup; additionally they recorded five goals out of 36 shots at goal pursued. Edmonton Oilers have scored 236 even strength goals and 89 power play goals this season, taking 2,754 shots at 11.80% shooting percentage while allowing opponents 2,572 attempts. As of now, Edmonton earned 325 goals, 109 points, and had an overall points percentage of 0.665. They have allowed 256 goals to be scored against them this season; 192 at even strength and 64 when shorthanded. Their power play percentage stands at 32.36% on 275 power play opportunities with an earned penalty kill rate of 76.59% on 278 opponent power play chances; their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%. Stuart Skinner will lead the opposition’s goaltending squad and boasts an impressive 36-20-5 career record, having appeared in 64 games so far.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles’ last 9 games. Los Angeles are 13-7 SU in their last 20 games. Los Angeles are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Edmonton. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles’ last 6 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles’ last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 7 games. Edmonton are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 games against Los Angeles. Edmonton are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Free Pick
NHL online analysts believe the Oilers to be the superior team, and believe they could go on to claim victory in the Western Conference after coming up short last season. Expect the Oilers to edge out the Kings in this series. Edmonton was the best offensive team in the NHL this season and entered the playoffs as one of the hottest teams.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+140)
