Kings vs. Oilers Prediction & Odds
Despite the scoring ability of both teams, will Monday night’s Game 1 matchup between the Kings and Oilers at 10:00 p.m. ET fail to cash the over for bettors?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
041 Los Angeles Kings (+165) at 042 Edmonton Oilers (-195); o/u 6.5
10:00 p.m. ET, Monday, April 17, 2023
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Kings vs. Oilers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 78% of bets are on the Oilers moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Los Angeles Kings DFS SPIN
Sean Walker averaged a career-low 14:50 of ice time in 2022-23 after averaging 18:33 over the previous three campaigns. Walker did fine with the work he was given, though, recording three goals, 13 points, 36 PIM, 94 shots, 77 hits and 104 blocks in 70 contests during the regular season. The 28-year-old even recorded a power-play assist despite averaging just 0:13 of ice time with the man advantage. He’s projected to continue playing on the third pairing for Game 1 of the Kings’ first-round series against Edmonton on Monday.
Edmonton Oilers DFS SPIN
Derek Ryan logged a shorthanded assist in Thursday’s 5-2 win over the Sharks. Ryan set up the second of Mattias Janmark’s tallies in the game. Three of Ryan’s 20 points this season came while shorthanded. The 36-year-old forward played in his 500th regular-season game Thursday, and he’s collected 191 points in his career while often playing bottom-six minutes. He’ll likely be a key defensive forward for the Oilers in the playoffs.
Kings vs. Oilers NHL Betting Trends
Kings are 5-12 in the last 17 meetings in Edmonton
Favorite is 37-14 in the last 51 meetings
Under is 6-2 in Kings last 8 vs. Pacific
Under is 7-3-1 in Kings last 11 Conference Quarterfinals games
Under is 2-0-3 in Oilers last 5 home games
Under is 5-1-1 in Oilers last 7 overall
Kings vs. Oilers NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams in Edmonton and is 5-1 in the last six meetings overall. The under is also 5-1-1 in the Oilers’ last seven games overall, is 5-1-1 in their last seven games coming off a win and is 4-1-1 in their last six meetings versus Pacific opponents. On the other side, the under is 7-2 in the Kings’ last nine games coming off a win, is 7-3-1 in their last 11 Conference Quarterfinals games and is 6-2 in their last eight games versus Pacific opponents.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: KINGS/OILERS UNDER 6.5
