NHL Playoffs: Oilers vs Kings Game 6 Odds, Pick & Prediction (Apr 29)
- The Edmonton Oilers are -170 road favorites to close out the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6 of their Stanley Cup first-round series on Saturday, April 29
- Edmonton has won the past two games of the series to take a 3-2 lead
- Los Angeles hasn’t won a playoff round since capturing the Stanley Cup in 2014
A year ago, it took the Edmonton Oilers seven games to dispose of the Los Angeles Kings in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. This time around, oddsmakers are convinced that the Oilers can get it done one game sooner.
Edmonton is taking a 3-2 lead to the ice for Game 6 in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series. Even though the Oilers are on the road, the betting line is showing them as the -170 away favorite. Edmonton is 12-2 straight up over the past 14 games.
Oilers vs Kings Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+150) | O 6.5 (-130) | -170 |
| Los Angeles Kings | +1.5 (-175) | U 6.5 (+110) | +145 |
Odds as of April 28th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code here.
Matching up for the second spring in a row in the NHL playoff bracket, Edmonton rallied from 3-2 down to beat LA in seven games last year. The Oilers have come back from 2-1 down to take a 3-2 lead this year. However, you have to go back to 1991 to find the last time Edmonton won three playoff games in a row over LA.
Puck drop is set for 10:00pm ET on Saturday, April 29 at Crypto.com Arena. TBS is showing the broadcast in the USA. CBC is carrying the game in Canada.
Oilers-Kings Betting Trends
In the NHL betting trends, playing the over of 6.5 goals makes a lot of sense. The over has hit in each of the past two games. LA has gone over in six of its last nine games.
The Oilers are the +550 second betting choice in the Stanley Cup odds. You’ll get +7500 odds on the Kings to win it all should you opt to back LA. As far as series betting, Edmonton is the -800 chalk to win the set. Los Angeles is a -800 underdog.
LA Hoping Rest Will Enable Refocus
The Kings were up 3-0 on Edmonton following the first period of Game 4. Since then, the Oilers have outscored LA 11-4.
The Kings are hopeful that the crowded Los Angeles playoff market will enable them to recharge following a rare three-day break in their series. Crypo.com Arena was booked Thursday (Los Angeles Clippers) and Friday (Los Angeles Lakers) for NBA postseason games.
Taking advantage of the extra time. ⏱
HCTM spoke after today’s practice 👇 pic.twitter.com/Y94NQNUvB9
— x – LA Kings (@LAKings) April 27, 2023
Fast starts haven’t helped the Kings, though. In the past two games, they’ve outscored the Oilers 5-3 in the first period. Afterward, Edmonton is holding an 8-2 edge on the scoreboard.
Edmonton Power Play Maintaining Dominance
The Oilers were the #1 power-play unit in the NHL during regular-season play at 32.4%, the most productive unit in NHL history. They’ve been even more potent in the postseason against the Kings. The Oilers are 57.1% (8-for-14) with the man advantage in the series.
Death, taxes, the Edmonton Oilers powerplay 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AlH7xdLI6l
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 20, 2023
Edmonton went 2-for-3 in Games 4 and 5. The Oilers were 2-for-4 on the power play in Game 3. They have scored at least one power-play goal in every game of the series.
Oilers vs Kings Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2023 | EDM 3 LAK 4 | LAK | LAK | Over |
| 04/19/2023 | EDM 4 LAK 2 | EDM | EDM | Under |
| 04/21/2023 | LAK 3 EDM 2 | LAK | LAK | Under |
| 04/23/2023 | LAK 4 EDM 5 | EDM | LAK | Over |
| 04/25/2023 | EDM 6 LAK 3 | EDM | EDM | Over |
Edmonton’s 1-2 punch of Connor McDavid and Leon Draistaitl are delivering the goods. Second in the Conn Smythe Trophy odds at +800, McDavid has seven points over the last three games. Draisaitl (6-4-10) has a point in all five games of the series.
Edmonton vs Los Angeles Pick & Prediction
Three of the five games in this series have gone to overtime, including both games played in LA. Start a same-game parlay with the Kings +1.5 in the puck line at odds of -170. Then add in over 6.5 goals on the total at a betting line of -130. A $10 winning wager on this play returns $28.50.
Oilers vs Kings Same-Game Parlay Picks
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kings Puckline | -175 |
| Over 6.5 Goals | -130 |
| PARLAY ODDS | +185 |
Los Angeles must stay out of the penalty box to hold any hope of victory. The Kings can hold their own against the Oilers at 5-on-5.
Teams that win Game 5 in a best-of-seven series when it’s tied 2-2 own a series record of 224-61 (.786). The Oilers are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against the Kings and 5-2 SU in their past seven games at Los Angeles.
Pick: Edmonton Oilers ML (-170)
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
