Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers 4/25/23 – Game 5 of the First Round features the Los Angeles Kings against Edmonton Oilers in what has been an exciting back-and-forth series thus far. The series is tied 2-2. Game 5 will determine who moves one win closer to advancing to the Second Round. The Edmonton Oilers are favorable to win this game as per the latest NHL betting odds and picks.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers 4/25/23 Betting Odds
Kings
Moneyline: +187
Puckline: +1.5 (-135)
Total: 6.5 over (-113)
Oilers
Moneyline: -209
Puckline: -1.5 (+115)
Total: 6.5 under (+102)
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis
Los Angeles Kings will need to respond after falling to Edmonton 5-4 in Game 4, where Los Angeles earned 6 penalty minutes in this contest. They had 2 power play chances and scored 1 goal. Furthermore, the Kings displayed impressive offensive performance by scoring 4 out of the 39 shots they put on net. Los Angeles Kings have scored 274 goals this year while surrendering 254, amassing 104 points for an overall points percentage of 0.634. Los Angeles has had 269 power play opportunities this season and have scored 68 goals during those chances. At even strength, the Kings have allowed 189 goals while scoring 206 on offense. Los Angeles has taken 2,658 shots at 10.3% shooting percentage so far and have 2,289 attempted shots for an 0.889 save percentage. Los Angeles Kings opponents have taken advantage of 269 power play opportunities by scoring 65 goals from these opportunities.
Edmonton Oilers had 3 opportunities on the power play in Game 4 and scored on two. Overall, 42 shots on goal were taken by them which yielded five goals scored by them. Edmonton has attempted 2,754 shots and recorded an 11.80% shooting percentage while allowing their opponents 2,572 shots. Edmonton recorded an outstanding penalty kill percentage of 76.98% against opponent power play attempts while their save percentage stands at 90.0%. Oilers players have earned 275 power play opportunities at an overall power play rate of 32.36%, scoring 236 goals at even strength and 89 more on the power play. They have allowed 256 goals this season – 192 at even strength and 64 with less men on the ice – while still earning 325 goals and 109 points for an incredible points percentage of 0.665.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Against the Spread
Los Angeles are 4-2 SU in their last 6 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 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Los Angeles’ last 12 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division. Los Angeles are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games played on a Tuesday. Los Angeles are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing as the underdog.
Edmonton are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton’s last 10 games against Los Angeles. Edmonton are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles. Edmonton are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games played on a Tuesday when at home.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Free Pick
The Oilers gained momentum of this series with their comeback win in Game 4, and look to dominate on both ends of the ice in this contest. The Oilers should limit the Kings’ offense at the blue line by cutting off access angles to the net on rushes while restricting shooting lanes. The Oilers are expected to win with their strong performance at home ice according to the best NHL betting sites.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+115)
