Last Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings were well on their way to a 3-1 series lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Los Angeles jumped to a 3-0 lead in the second period. Although Edmonton rallied to tie the game, Los Angeles was up 4-2 with under five minutes remaining. But Evander Kan got the equalizer at 16:58 to send the game into overtime. And then Edmonton’s Zach Hyman got the Stanley Cup betting odds payout with the game-winner midway through overtime. Now the series is even at 2-2 with game five at Edmonton.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round Playoff Series Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 9:30 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Kings | +1½ (-125) | 6½ (-108) | +190 |  |
| Oilers | -1½ (+105) | 6½ (-112) | -230 | |
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Kings vs. Oilers Series Schedule
Series tied, 2-2
- Game 1: Kings 4, Oilers 3 (OT)
- Game 2: Oilers 4, Kings 2
- Game 3: Kings 3, Oilers 2 (OT)
- Game 4: Oilers 5, Kings 4 (OT)
- Tue., April 25: Kings at Oilers, 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN
- Sat., April 29: Oilers at Kings, TBD
- *Mon., May 1: Kings at Oilers, TBD
* if necessary
TBD — To Be Determined
Los Angeles and Edmonton SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, this series rates with the Stars and Wild as the most even of the opening round. Of great concern is the Kings’ state of mind after blowing what should have been a game four online wagering payout. Instead of being up 3-1 in this series, the Kings face a high-pressure road game. Consider the loser of this game will face elimination in game six.
On the other hand, there is the worry that Edmonton will be overpriced in game five. Cause by the excitement of their comeback win, popularity, and home ice.
Los Angeles Team Overview
The Los Angeles Kings are 47-25-10 straight up and 42-36-4 over/under the total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered four out of their last six games. At the same time, the Kings have gone over the total in three of its previous five 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 two goals, four assists, six points, and a -3. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has a .918 save percentage and 3.00 goals-against average. His record is 2-2 with no shutouts.
Edmonton Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers are 50-23-9 straight up and 46-27-9 over/under the total. Late on, Edmonton has covered nine out of their last ten games. While the Oilers have gone over the total in two of its previous six 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 Leon Draisaitl, with five goals, four assists, nine points, and a +4. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .881 save percentage and 3.38 goals-against average. His record is 1-2 with no shutouts.
Kings vs. Oilers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Los Angeles will get the more favorable price with the NHL Playoff betting odds. Also, Los Angeles is a quality road team that will be motivated to avenge their game-four giveaway.
Kings vs. Oilers SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Kings.