Oilers vs Kings Game 6 Odds, Picks, and Predictions

Oilers vs Kings Betting Analysis

The Kings have taken a 3-2 series lead over the Oilers following a pivotal 5-4 overtime win in Game 5 on Tuesday. Adrian Kempe scored twice, including the game-winning goal, while goalie Jonathan Quick made 24 saves.

Oilers vs Kings has been a fairly even matched series based on advanced metrics. Through five games, the Kings have a 51.3 xGF%, while the Oilers have a 48.7 xGF%. Edmonton has generated slightly more high-danger chances than Los Angeles.

Edmonton’s betting value in the NHL odds is bolstered by their lethal offense, including their power play. The Oilers are converting on 41% of their power-play opportunities, which is second-best in the NHL postseason.

Oilers’ phenom Connor McDavid leads the series in scoring with nine points, while Kempe is LA’s leading scorer with five points. Netminder Mike Smith (.930 SV%) has outplayed his counterpart Jonathan Quick (.887 SV%) overall in the series.

Darnell Nurse Could Miss Game 6

A majority storyline impacting the Oilers vs Kings Game 6 NHL betting line is a headbutt from Darnell Nurse on Phillip Danault in Game 5. Nurse will have a hearing for the headbutt Wednesday and could miss Game 6 if the NHL chooses to suspend him.

Here is the clip for #Oilers Nurse head-butting #LAKings Danault.pic.twitter.com/uKUKmFLCmZ

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 11, 2022

The Oilers really need Nurse in their Game 6 lineup if they wish to extend their series vs Los Angeles. Through five games, Nurse leads all Oilers in average ice time at 21:45. The workhorse blueliner has registered one goal and one assist to go with a plus-five rating.

Oilers vs Kings Betting Trends

There are some betting trends to note before making a wager on Game 6 Oilers vs Kings. Los Angeles is 4-1 in their past five home games and own an 8-3 record in their past 11 games overall.

Get juiced, LA, we're coming home for Game 6! 🧃#GKG pic.twitter.com/bnyMvEYcgS

— x – LA Kings (@LAKings) May 11, 2022

The Oilers, meanwhile, continue to struggle in the NHL Playoffs. Although Edmonton is 15-6 in their last 21 games overall, the Oilers are only 2-9 in their last 11 playoff games as a favorite.

When it comes to head-to-head trends, the Kings have a nice edge heading back to Crptyo.com Arena. In the last 21 meetings between the Oilers and Kings played in Los Angeles, LA has gone 16-5.

Oilers vs Kings Pick & Prediction

When it comes to making a pick and prediction for Oilers vs Kings, the Darnell Nurse hearing looms large. Edmonton has too weak of a blueline to feel confident in the Oilers extending the series without their best defenseman in the lineup.

Yeah Nurse is not playing in Game 6 https://t.co/RycMqH2bQM

— Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) May 11, 2022

If there’s one silver liniung for Edmonton in this series, it’s the play of Connor McDavid. The superstar has put the Oilers on his back and is tied for second in NHL postseason scoring. But we’ve seen countless times before that McDavid can’t win a series by himself.

The Kings continue to get discounted by oddsmakers and are once again priced as underdogs vs the Oilers. Considering LA’s success against Edmonton at home, plus the likelihood of Nurse being out, the Kings’ moneyline is the best value for Game 6.

Pick: Kings Moneyline (+120)