Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis for First Round Game 5 (May 1st)
The dream season of the Edmonton Oilers continues. The Canadian side defeated the Los Angeles Kings by 4-3, qualifying for the Western Conference Semifinals. Here is the recap of the game:
The following AI Picks of this matchup were correct: Correct score, Moneyline, and Total.
The Los Angeles Kings travel to Alberta, Canada, to face the Edmonton Oilers, to reach Game 6 (Oilers advantages 3-1) of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Western First Round. The last meeting was in California when the Oilers won by an NHL score of 1-0 against the Kings. Let’s see the Kings vs Oilers Odds below.
- Los Angeles Kings
- Record: 44-27-11 (7th in West, 3rd in Pacific)
- Road Record: 22-15-4 (lost last 2 as an underdog)
- Recent Performance: 5-5 in last 10 games, 2-3 in last 5 games, 1-2 in last 3 games
- Underdog Record: 12-9-4 (won 48% of games as underdog)
- Puck Line: 39-43 overall (2-1 in last 3 games), 20-21 on the road (4-6 in last 10)
- Scoring: Average +0.5 goals per game, 29 wins by multiple goals
- Edmonton Oilers
- Record: 49-27-6 (5th in West, 2nd in Pacific, according to the NHL standings)
- Home Record: 28-9-4 (won 78% of home games)
- Recent Performance: 5-5 in last 10 games, lost last 2 games
- Favored Record: 45-20-6 (won 68% of games as favorite)
- Puck Line: 38-44 overall (4-6 in last 10 games), 23-18 at home (average +1.6 goal margin)
- Scoring: Average +1.1 goals per game when favored, 24 losses by multiple goals
- Overall Scoring
- Kings’ games average 5.7 goals per game (over/under record: 31-48-3)
- Oilers’ games average 6.5 goals per game (over/under record: 35-44-3)
Game Information
| LOS ANGELES KINGS vs EDMONTON OILERS |
| Location of the Game: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Date and Time: Wednesday, May 1st 10:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference 1st Round Game 5 |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Kings vs Oilers Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head
In the last five head to head matchups, the Oilers have had the upper-hand, going 4-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Kings and Oilers, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Kings going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Oilers and Kings, the over/under record in these games is 3-2 with a combined average of 6 goals per contest.
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | SERIES | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| KINGS | 1 | 3 | 7 | Puck Line LA +1.5 |
ML EDM -196 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
| OILERS | 3 | 4 | ||||
- AI Picks: Edmonton Oilers 4 – Los Angeles Kings 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Kings +1.5 | ML Oilers -196 | OVER 6.5
Los Angeles Kings Game Analysis
- Los Angeles Kings Offense:
- Averaging 3.1 goals per game (16th in NHL)
- Firing 9th most shots on goal per game in the league
- Power play efficiency ranks 13th in goals scored
- Shorthanded goals rank 6th in the NHL
- Los Angeles Kings Defense:
- A tough matchup for the Edmonton Oilers who are ranked 28th in goals allowed
- Opponents average only 27.9 shots on goal per game against the Kings
- Los Angeles boasts the 5th most shutouts in the league with 7
- Injuries:
- Phoenix Copley (Goalie) is Out (Knee) according to the NHL Injury Report. This could affect their NHL player stats.
Edmonton Oilers Game Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers are one of the top offensive teams in the NHL, averaging 3.6 goals per game (4th in the league) and leading the league in shots on goal. Their power play is also clicking, ranking 4th in the league for power play goals. However, their penalty kill needs some work, currently sitting at 17th in the NHL, according to the NHL team stats.
On the defensive side, the Oilers will be facing a Los Angeles Kings team that struggles to keep the puck out of the net. The Kings are allowing an average of 27.9 shots per game (24th in the league) and have only recorded 3 shutouts this season (24th in the NHL). No Injuries Reported
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