Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2 on April 24

Wednesday's NHL slate features an outing between the favored Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, -189 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, +155 moneyline odds) at 10:00 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, BSW, and Max.

Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we pick to emerge with the victory in Wednesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

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Oilers vs. Kings Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, CBC, BSW, and Max
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

Prediction: Who will win the Oilers vs. Kings game?

Computer picks for Oilers vs Kings
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Pick Em Over (6) Oilers 4 Kings 2

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Oilers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • In its last 10 contests Edmonton has gone 5-4-1 overall, with a 4-5-0 record against the spread.
  • Four of Edmonton's last 10 contests hit the over.
  • The average amount of goals in the Oilers' past 10 games is 0.3 more than the over/under of 6 set for this game.
  • In the last 10 games, the Oilers have scored 0.4 more goals per game than their season average.

Kings Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Over its most recent 10-game stretch, Los Angeles went 5-5-0 against the spread and 6-4-0 straight up.
  • Los Angeles has hit the over in five of its past 10 games.
  • The Kings have averaged a total of 5.8 goals over their last 10 games, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under of 6.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Kings' games have averaged 9.0 goals, 0.6 goals higher than their season-long per-game average.

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Oilers Top Performers

  • Connor McDavid ranks first on Edmonton this season with 100 assists. He has also recorded 32 goals for 132 total points.
  • Stuart Skinner has a 36-16-5 record in goal this season. He has saved 1406 total shots with a .905 save percentage, and has given up 147 goals (2.6 goals against average).
  • Mattias Ekholm leads Edmonton with a +44 plus-minus.

Kings Top Performers

  • With 75 points and 47 assists (both team highs), Adrian Kempe is leading the way for Los Angeles this season.
  • Los Angeles netminder Cam Talbot is 27-20-6, with a 2.5 goals against average and a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).
  • Mikey Anderson has the best plus-minus rating on the team at +22.

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Oilers Injuries

Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Kings Injuries

Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season)

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