The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are coming off a defeat and a victory, respectively, heading into their matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Friday at 10:30 PM ET. The Kings are underdogs despite being at home, at +108, and the Oilers are -128.
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Oilers vs. Kings Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)
- This season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday's over/under of 6.5 goals 40 times.
- In Los Angeles' 84 games this season, 29 have finished with more goals than Friday's total of 6.5.
- The Oilers score 3.56 goals per game, compared to the Kings' average of 3.1, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest's total of 6.5.
- This game's total is 1.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -128
- In the 75 times this season the Oilers have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 47-28 in those games.
- Edmonton is 43-25 when it has played with moneyline odds of -128 or shorter (63.2% win percentage).
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Oilers have a 56.1% chance to win.
Kings Moneyline: +108
- Los Angeles has 12 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 26 times).
- When the Kings' moneyline odds are +108 or longer, they have won eight games out of 16 opportunities.
- Los Angeles has a 48.1% implied probability to win this game.
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Los Angeles 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Leaders
- One of Edmonton's top offensive players this season is Connor McDavid, who has put up 132 points in 76 games.
- Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton's major contributors currently with 106 total points (41 goals and 65 assists) to his name.
- Through 81 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as a contributor for Edmonton. He has 82 points (18 goals and 64 assists).
- Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Edmonton.
Kings Points Leaders
- Adrian Kempe's 28 goals and 47 assists in 77 contests give him 75 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
- Kevin Fiala is key for Los Angeles' offense with 73 total points (0.9 per game), including 29 goals and 44 assists through 82 games.
- Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar has 70 points (26 goals, 44 assists) this season.
- Cam Talbot has a 27-20-6 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he has 1360 saves, and has allowed 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Oilers' Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2024 | Avalanche | L 5-1 | Away | +215 |
| 4/22/2024 | Kings | W 7-4 | Home | -180 |
| 4/24/2024 | Kings | L 5-4 | Home | -190 |
| 4/26/2024 | Kings | - | Away | -128 |
| 4/28/2024 | Kings | - | Away | - |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18/2024 | Blackhawks | W 5-4 | Home | -417 |
| 4/22/2024 | Oilers | L 7-4 | Away | +149 |
| 4/24/2024 | Oilers | W 5-4 | Away | +158 |
| 4/26/2024 | Oilers | - | Home | +108 |
| 4/28/2024 | Oilers | - | Home | - |
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Edmonton vs. Los Angeles Game Info
- Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, and BSW
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Live Stream:Watch this game on Fubo
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