The Los Angeles Kings are in the postseason for the second consecutive season. That is the good news. However, the Kings are matched against the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. While the Kings struggled down the regular season stretch, the Oilers caught fire. Edmonton will have the best player on the ice in Connor McDavid. Last year the Oilers made the Western Conference Final. This year Stanley Cup betting odds gamblers believe the Stanley Cup is possible. Edmonton has become a powerful brand in the NHL Betting community.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers 2023 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round
| Date and Time: | Monday, April 17, 2023, 10 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB. |
| TV Coverage: | SN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kings | +1½ (-165) | 6½ (-110) | +165 |  |
| Oilers | -1½ (+145) | 6½ (-110) | -190 | |
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Series Schedule
All times Eastern
(* if necessary)
- Game 1: | Monday, April 17, 10 p.m. | at EDM | TV: SN
- Game 2: | Wednesday, April 19, 10 p.m. | at EDM | TV: SN
- Game 3: | Friday, April 21, 10 p.m. | at LAK | TV: SN
- Game 4: | Sunday, April 23, 9 p.m. | at LAK | TV: SN
- Game 5*: | Tuesday, April 25, TBD | at EDM | TV: TBD
- Game 6*: | Saturday, April 29, TBD | at LAK | TV: TBD
- Game 7*: | Monday, May 1, TBD | at EDM | TV: TBD
Kings vs. Oilers SBG Odds Overview
The 5-seed Los Angeles Kings will face the 2-seed Edmonton Oilers in the best-of-seven first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers opened as a -250 favorite to win the series. The Kings opened as a +200 offshore bookmaker dog.
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers are 50-23-9 straight up and 46-27-9 over/under the total. Also, Edmonton is 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. In the Western Conference playoff race, Edmonton is two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights. Late on, Edmonton has covered nine out of their last ten games. While the Oilers have gone over the total in one of its previous seven matchups.
Edmonton has NHL metrics of 1st for goals scored and 1st for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Oilers have NHL metrics of 17th for goals against and 20th for penalty killing.
First among Edmonton scorers is Connor McDavid with 64 goals, 89 assists, 153 points, and a +22. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .913 save percentage and 2.75 goals-against average. His record is 29-14-5, with one shutout.
Los Angeles Kings Team Overview
The Los Angeles Kings are 47-25-10 straight up and 42-36-4 over/under the total. Also, Los Angeles is 5th in the Western Conference playoff standings. In the Western Conference playoff race, Los Angeles is seven points behind the Vegas Golden Knights. Late on, Los Angeles has covered two out of their last five games. While the Kings have gone over the total in three of its previous four matchups.
Los Angeles has NHL metrics of 10th for goals scored and 4th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Kings have NHL metrics of 16th for goals against and 24th for penalty killing.
First among Los Angeles scorers is Anze Kopitar, with 28 goals, 46 assists, 74 points, and a +20. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has a .921 save percentage and 2.13 goals-against average. His record is 7-3-1 with one shutout.
Kings vs. Oilers SBG Free Picks
At the onset of the playoffs, Edmonton looks like the NHL Playoff betting odds class of the field.
Kings vs. Oilers SBG Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers.