Oilers vs Kings Game 4 Prediction, Odds & Player Props
By Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey
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- The Oilers are -155 road favorites in Game 4 in their playoff series against the Kings Sunday (April 23rd) at 9:00pm ET
- The Kings are up 2-1 in the series following a controversial 3-2 overtime victory Friday
- Keep reading for the complete Oilers vs Kings odds, plus best bets
The first two games of the Oilers vs Kings series saw both squads splitting in Edmonton. The festivities moved to Los Angeles for game 3 on Friday, and it didn’t disappoint. Connor McDavid scored twice for Oil Country, but the Kings outlasted them in overtime 3-2.
The win wasn’t without controversy and a slew of debate. In OT, Gabriel Vilardi may or may not have (depending on your point of view) knocked the puck down with a high-stick, which would’ve negated the winning marker. He then fed Trevor Moore, who potted the game-winner in front of a raucous home crowd that left Crypto.com Arena happy.
Heading into the series, the Oilers were heavy -220 favorites to advance to the second round. Despite being down 2-1 in games, they’re still the favorite at -120 with the Kings a +100 underdog. Read on for Oilers vs Kings analysis.
Oilers vs Kings Game 4 Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 23rd | Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+165) | O 6.5 (-105) | -155 |
| 9:00 pm | Los Angeles Kings | +1.5 (-195) | U 6.5 (-115) | +135 |
Edmonton is the sixth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +1200, while Los Angeles is a distant 11th at +2500. The Oilers are the -155 favorite in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals.
Puck drop is set for 9:00pm ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California with TNT broadcasting the game in the States and Rogers Sportsnet along with CBC covering it in Canada.
Odds as of April 22nd at DraftKings Sportsbook.Â
Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
The Oilers have had a tough time holding leads in this series. In game 1, they blew a pair of two-goal leads in the third period before dropping the contest in overtime. In game 2, they yet again coughed up a two-goal edge, though they rebounded for the victory.
In game 3, however, Edmonton lost another lead 18 seconds after taking a 2-1 edge in the second frame, then surrendered the winning goal in the controversial overtime. They’ve still won 15 of 18, with the three defeats all coming in overtime.
After a lengthy review, Trevor Moore's game winning goal stands and the Kings take a 2-1 series lead 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Acd4jUKNgK
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 22, 2023
Connor McDavid tallied twice in game 3 after being held to just one assist in the first two battles. 30-goal scorers Zach Hyman (one assist) and Ryan-Nugent Hopkins (two helpers) haven’t found the back of the net yet. The squad has won five of six following a game scoring two or less. They’re also 9-2 in their last eleven games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Analysis
Considering the LA Kings came into this series as a heavy underdog, they have to be thrilled up 2-1 with a chance to go back to Edmonton with a strange hold on the series. Adrian Kempe has paced the team with three goals and Alex Iafollo has two markers.
They’ve been getting fantastic goaltending from trade acquisition Joonas Korpisalo. He has a sparkling .931 save percentage through three tilts, which is far better than Stuart Skinner on Edmonton (.900).
Joonas Korpisalo may end up being the most impactful of all the deadline deals. Teams usually shy away from trading for a goalie in season, but Korpisalo doing his best to change that narrative. He's been excellent.
— Michael Amato (@amato_mike) April 22, 2023
The under is 7-1 in LA’s last eight playoff games as an underdog of +110 to +150 (they’re +135 for game 4). Just four teams in the regular season had more than the Kings 26 home victories.
Oilers vs Kings Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2023 | LA 3- EDM 2 (OT) | LA | LA | Under |
| 4/19/2023 | EDM 4 – LA 2 | EDM | EDM | Under |
| 4/17/2023 | EDM 3 – LA 4 (OT) | LA | LA | Over |
| 4/4/2023 | LA 1 – EDM 3 | EDM | EDM | Under |
| 3/30/2023 | EDM 2 – LA 0 | EDM | EDM | Under |
This season, LA and Edmonton have renewed hostilities seven times, with LA taking four of those skirmishes. In last year’s first round, the Oilers got the better of their counterparts in seven contests.
Oilers vs Kings Pick & Prediction
Bettors believe that Edmonton will shake off their disappointing game 3 loss, with 71% of moneyline bets placed on them thus far. Our model has this Oilers vs Kings game going the road team’s way 3.92-3.64. That’s an implied win probability of 59%. Seven of the last nine times these two have gone toe to toe, the under goal total of 6.5 has hit.
When it comes to Oilers vs Kings props, Connor McDavid to record over 1.5 points at -155 is intriguing. Toss that into your parlay if you’re feeling adventurous, or if you’re a bit more risk averse, picking the Oilers captain to score a goal anytime.
Edmonton was the better team in the regular season, and they’re strong enough to bounce back. Expect the see-saw affair to continue in this exciting series.
Pick: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-155), Under 6.5 Goals (-115)
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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 19 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.
