Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3 on April 26

Friday's NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) and the Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11) at Crypto.com Arena sees the Oilers as road favorites (-145 moneyline odds to win) against the Kings (+120). The game begins at 10:30 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSW.

Get ready for this NHL Playoffs First Round matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top.

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Oilers vs. Kings Game Info

  • When: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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

Computer picks for Oilers vs Kings
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Kings (+1.5) Under (6.5) Kings 4 Oilers 3

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Oilers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • In its last 10 contests Edmonton has gone 5-3-2 overall, with a 4-5-0 record against the spread.
  • Edmonton hit the over in five of its last 10 games.
  • The Oilers' past 10 games have averaged 0.3 fewer goals than the over/under of 6.5 set for this matchup.
  • During their last 10 games, the Oilers have scored 1.5 more goals per game than their average on the season.

Kings Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Los Angeles has a 5-5-0 line against the spread while finishing 7-3-0 straight up over its last 10 contests.
  • Los Angeles has hit the over in five of its last 10 games.
  • The Kings total over the last 10 games is 0.6 goals fewer than the 6.5 total given for this matchup.
  • During their past 10 games, the Kings and their opponents are scoring 1.1 more goals per game than their season-long game scoring average, 8.4 goals.

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Oilers Top Performers

  • Connor McDavid has put up 132 total points in 76 games for Edmonton this season. He's first on the team with 100 assists and also has scored 32 goals.
  • Stuart Skinner is 36-16-5 between the pipes this season after giving up 147 goals (2.6 goals against average) and recording 1406 saves.
  • Mattias Ekholm's plus-44 leads Edmonton.

Kings Top Performers

  • Los Angeles' top player in terms of points (75) and assists (47) is Adrian Kempe.
  • Cam Talbot has a record of 27-20-6, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) and a 2.5 goals against average.
  • Los Angeles' Mikey Anderson has a team-high +22 plus-minus rating.

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Oilers Injuries

Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Kings Injuries

Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season)

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