Now six points back in the race to get into the playoffs, things are getting real for the Kings. They’ll need to produce something close to a miracle if they want to catch any of the teams they’re chasing and they can get that started tonight with a win against an Oilers team that currently holds one of those Western Conference wild-card spots and that the Kings have dominated of late.
Edmonton’s win against LA back in December broke the six-game losing streak the Oilers had against the Kings and with Connor McDavid and the rest of the kids in Edmonton winning their last three games by a combined score of 16-5, they’ll be coming into this matchup with more than enough heat.
Additionally, the Oilers have owned division rivals on their home ice, going 7-2-1 against the Pacific at Rogers Place this season. Combine that with the fact they’ve gone 9-2-2 as a favorite against the Pacific this year and you’ve got a winning recipe this evening.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Los Angeles Kings in this one, they Kings listed earlier today as underdogs of 122 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.6 win for the Oilers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Kings will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 34-30-7 this season, while the Oilers are 38-24-9. Los Angeles is 21-32-18 on the totals; Edmonton is 27-39-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 16-rated Los Angeles Kings taking on the No. 7-rated Edmonton Oilers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers No. 11-ranked offense (2.92 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.52 goals per game allowed. The Oilers Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.84% rate while the Kings have a 85.51% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 5-2 loser on the road against the Flames. Bettors on Calgary at -106 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Edmonton won its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Canucks on March 18. Bettors who backed the Oilers at -290 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles home to Winnipeg, Thursday, March 23rd
Edmonton at Anaheim, Wednesday, March 22nd