Oilers vs. Kings Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5 on May 1
Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) and the Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11) at Rogers Place sees the Oilers as home favorites (-189 moneyline odds to win) against the Kings (+155). The game begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN, BSW, SportsNet, SN1, and CBC.
Here's our prediction for who will secure the win in this NHL Playoffs First Round contest.
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Oilers vs. Kings Game Info
- When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, BSW, SportsNet, SN1, and CBC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
Prediction: Who will win the Oilers vs. Kings game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Oilers (-1.5) | Over (6) | Oilers 4 Kings 2 |
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Oilers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Edmonton is 3-6-0 against the spread, and 5-3-2 overall, in its last 10 games.
- Five of Edmonton's last 10 games hit the over.
- The Oilers have had an average of 6.2 total goals scored in their past 10 games, 0.2 higher than this game's over/under.
- In their last 10 games, the Oilers have scored 0.7 more goals per game than their average on the season.
Kings Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Over its past 10 games, Los Angeles went 5-5-0 versus the spread and 5-5-0 straight up.
- Five of Los Angeles' last 10 contests have hit the over.
- The Kings total over the last 10 games is 0.1 goals greater than the 6 over/under given for this matchup.
- Over their past 10 games, the Kings and their opponents are scoring 0.3 fewer goals per game than their season-long game scoring average, 8.4.
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Oilers Top Performers
- Connor McDavid is first on Edmonton this season with 100 assists. He has also registered 32 goals for 132 total points.
- Stuart Skinner has gone 36-16-5 between the pipes. He has given up 147 goals (2.6 goals against average) while making 1406 saves with a .905 save percentage.
- 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.
- Cam Talbot has a 2.5 goals against average, .913 save percentage (13th in the league) and 27-20-6 record between the pipes for Los Angeles.
- Mikey Anderson is +22, the top plus-minus rating on the team.
Oilers Injuries
Evander Kane: Undisclosed (Questionable)
Kings Injuries
Pheonix Copley: Knee (Out For Season)
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