The Los Angeles Kings will play against the Edmonton Oilers. This game is seen as a possible preview of their first-round playoff matchup in the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. While the Kings currently have home-ice advantage, this game`s outcome could shift that as they are closely positioned in the standings. These two teams have a history of playoff series, with Edmonton winning the last three, including a five-game victory last season.
Los Angeles boasts a strong, balanced offense with multiple players scoring over 18 goals this season. Edmonton, aiming to return to the Stanley Cup Final after being runners-up last year, might play without their top scorer, Leon Draisaitl, who is uncertain due to injury. Connor McDavid is expected to lead Edmonton`s offense.
Odds favor the Oilers slightly on the money line at -111, while the Kings are underdogs at -109. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5.
Betting odds for player points are also available, with Adrian Kempe leading for the Kings at -150 for over 0.5 points, followed by Kevin Fiala (-135), Anze Kopitar (-120) and Quinton Byfield (-110). For the Oilers, McDavid is at +100 for over 1.5 points, and Evan Bouchard is -190 for over 0.5 points.
This is their last game of the regular season against each other. Los Angeles has won both previous games this season. Edmonton needs to win their remaining games and hope for Kings losses to get home ice advantage.
SportsLine`s model provides predictions for the game outcomes.
LOS ANGELES KINGS at EDMONTON OILERS
Money line
Pick: Oilers -111
Edmonton wins in 68% of simulations, bringing value at these odds
Puck line
Pick: Oilers -1.5 (+224)
Edmonton covers in 41% of simulations, bringing value at these odds
Over/Under
Pick: Over 5.5
The Over hits in 57% of simulations
Projected score: Oilers 3.6, Kings 2.6
