Kings vs Oilers Game 1 Odds, Picks & Props to Bet
- The Oilers are -195 home favorites in Game 1 in their playoff series against the Kings Monday (April 17th) at 10:00pm ET
- Edmonton had five more points than their Pacific Division counterparts in the regular season
- Keep reading for the complete Kings vs Oilers odds, plus best bets – including a same-game parlay
Monday evening, the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers renew hostilities as they square off in game one of their first-round playoff series. Last year, Edmonton was pushed to the brink in the first round against LA, but they emerged victorious in seven games.
Oil Country has been on an absolute tear entering the postseason, having won nine straight contests, where they’ve been 14-0-1 in their last 15 tilts. The Kings, meanwhile, come in very inconsistent, with five losses in their last nine affairs.
These two squads split the season series 2-2, with Edmonton winning twice in late March and early April. Read on for Kings vs Oilers analysis.
Kings vs Oilers Game 1 Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 17th | Los Angeles Kings | +1.5 (-165) | O 6.5 (-110) | +165 |
| 10:00 pm | Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+140) | U 6.5 (-110) | -195 |
Edmonton is the third choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +900, while Los Angeles is a distant 13th at +2500. The Oilers are the -195 favorite in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals.
Puck drop is set for 10:00pm ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta with ESPN broadcasting the game in the States and Rogers Sportsnet along with CBC covering it in Canada.
Odds as of April 16th at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Analysis
The Los Angeles Kings had a very solid season, amassing 104 points, which was tenth best in the NHL. However, in their latest stretch, they’ve been a very Jekyll and Hyde team. Starting March 28th, they lost two straight, then won two in a row, then dropped three straight, then finished with two victories. In their last five games against playoff teams, however, LA has lost on four occasions, two of which were against the Oilers.
Mark your calendars.
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— x – LA Kings (@LAKings) April 15, 2023
For the season, LA was tenth in goals/game, but they were smack dab in the middle (16th) in goals allowed per outing. Their special teams were also Jekyll and Hyde, ranking fourth on the PP, but 24th on the PK. The goaltending was stabilized with the acquisition of Joonas Korpisalo before the trade deadline. He’s posted a 2.13 GAA and .921 save percentage.
Los Angeles has failed to win in five of their last six outings as an underdog. The under has hit in their last six following a game in which they tallied five or more goals.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers have been on a ridiculous heater, racking up points in 15 straight (14-0-1). They were 18-2-1 since March (tops in the NHL in that span). In seven of their last eight victories, they’ve won by two or more goals.
Things we can't wait to see: Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) in the #StanleyCup Playoffs again 🙇♀️🙇♂️ pic.twitter.com/x9CvpKK131
— NHL (@NHL) April 16, 2023
Rookie Stuart Skinner has stabilized the Oilers’ crease after spelling Jack Campbell. He’s surrendered just five goals in his last five games. It’s hardly a surprise to note that Connor McDavid simply cannot be stopped, as he has 29 points on a 16-game point streak. In all but seven of his 82 contests, McDavid has registered at least one point, easily taking the scoring title by a wide margin (153 points, 25 more than second-place finisher and teammate Leon Draisaitl).
Edmonton has won their last eight games following a contest that they scored five or more. They’re also 6-0-1 in their last seven against playoff combatants.
Kings vs Oilers Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2023 | LA 1 – EDM 3 | EDM | EDM | Under |
| 3/30/2023 | EDM 2 – LA 0 | EDM | EDM | Under |
| 1/9/2023 | LA 6 – EDM 3 | LA | LA | Over |
| 11/16/2022 | EDM 1 – LA 3 | LA | LA | Under |
| 5/14/2022 | EDM 2 – LA 0 | EDM | EDM | Under |
The Oilers defeated the Kings in the first round of last year’s postseason. LA then won the first two matchups on the campaign, but Edmonton took the last two in recent weeks.
McDavid produced at a ridiculous rate last postseason, including notching four goals and 14 points in Round 1 vs LA. The Edmonton phenom is available at -130 odds to score Monday in the NHL player props.
Kings vs Oilers Pick & Prediction
Despite scoring the most goals per game this season (3.96), the under is actually 5-1-1 in the Oilers seven games. Our model has this Kings vs Oilers game going the home team’s way 3.92-3.64.
Kings vs Oilers Same-Game Parlay Picks
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers Moneyline | -195 |
| Under 6.5 Goals | -110 |
| PARLAY ODDS | +190 |
Even though they’re the top-scoring team, Edmonton has gone under 6.5 goals in five of seven. Additionally, in five of their last six meetings, the goal total has been under 6.5 markers.
When it comes to Kings vs Oilers props, you can’t go wrong with McDavid to score at -130 odds. Toss that into your parlay if you’re feeling adventurous.
Pick: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-195), Under 6.5 Goals (-110)
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 16 years, where he's been featured on Sportscentre, That's Hockey, That's Hockey 2Nite, The Masters preview shows, and several more.
