Following a terrible start, Edmonton head coach Jay Woodcroft was fired. Kris Knoblauch quickly righted the ship and Edmonton returned to being one of the top clubs in hockey. Few teams have more offensive firepower than the Oilers. But defense remains a Stanley Cup betting odds concern. Of course, the Edmonton Oilers have the best player on the planet in Connor McDavid. Also they have a dominant scorer and skill player in C Leon Draisaitl. Additionally, they have a 50-goal scorer in Zach Hyman. Nobody in the NHL is deeper or more dangerous down the middle.
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Matchup Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
| Date and Time: | Monday, April 22, 2024, 10 PM ET. |
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| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kings | +1½ -175 | 6 EV | +155 |  |
| Oilers | -1½ +155 | 6 -120 | -175 | |
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Series Schedule, All Times Eastern
- Edmonton Oilers (Pacific 2) vs. Los Angeles Kings (Pacific 3)
- Game 1: April 22, Kings at Oilers, 10, ESPN2
- Game 2: April 24, Kings at Oilers, 10, TBS
- Game 3: April 26, Oilers at Kings, 10:30, TBS
- Game 4: April 28, Oilers at Kings, 10:30, TBS, truTV
- Game 5: May 1, Kings at Oilers, TBD
- Game 6: May 3, Oilers at Kings, TBD
- Game 7: May 5, Kings at Oilers, TBD
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
This year, the Los Angeles Kings are 44-27-11 straight up and 30-49 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Also, Los Angeles is 3rd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Los Angeles is 16 points behind the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Los Angeles has covered six out of their last eight games. While the Kings have gone under the total in four of its previous five matchups.
Los Angeles has NHL rankings of 19th for goals scored and 14th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Kings have NHL rankings of 3rd for goals against and 2nd for penalty killing.
RW Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 28 goals, 47 assists, 75 points and a +13. Also, G Cam Talbot has a 2.50 goals against average, a .913 save percentage, and a record of 27-20-6 with three shutouts.
Respected Kings head coach Tood McClellan was forced to walk the plank after a 23-15-10 start. Subsequently, assistant Jim Hiller was hired to provide a spark. Los Angeles remains an offensively challenged team that relies on a tight defensive structure for its success. Accordingly, LA’s formula is dubious for playoff success.
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
This year, the Edmonton Oilers are 49-27-6 straight up and 35-43-4 over/under the total. Also, Edmonton is 5th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton is 9 points behind the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Edmonton has covered one out of their last five games. In contrast, the Oilers have gone over the total in two of its previous seven matchups.
Edmonton has NHL rankings of 4th for goals scored and 4th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 10th for goals against and 16th for penalty killing.
C Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 32 goals, 100 assists, 132 points and a +35. Meanwhile, G Stuart Skinner has a 2.62 goals against average, .905 save percentage, 36-16-5 with two shutouts.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers SBG Free Picks
On the whole, Edmonton is the more dangerous team with the NHL Playoff betting odds.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers SBG Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers.