The Fate of The Pacific Division Is At Stake | Kings vs Oilers | OSB
Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers
By Sam Batz
A war is raging for control of the West’s Pacific Division, and on Thursday, March 30th, two key players in that war are set to go head-to-head. The Los Angeles Kings face rivals the Edmonton Oilers (9:00 PM EST, NHLPP/ESPN+) in a high-stakes divisional battle. In the Pacific Division, the Kings are 2nd, the Oilers are 3rd, and just 1-point separates them. The Kings trail the Oilers 90-92-30-10 all-time, but are 2-0 against Edmonton this season, averaging 4.5 goals per game, while the Oilers average 2.0 goals per game against the Kings. Despite being winless against Los Angeles, the Oilers are favored at -160, while the Kings are priced at +135.
Los Angeles Kings Breakdown (+135)
The Kings of LA are 43-21-10 with 96 points through 74 games. They are 2nd in both the Pacific Division and Western Conference, and trail the Golden Knights in both standings by just 2-points. The Kings are near a guaranteed playoff berth, but could fall out of the top-two in the division, which would mean a less favorable seed for the postseason. LA went 7-1-2 (16 pts) in their last 10 games, recording 41 goals for and 21 goals against. The King’s average 3.42 goals per game, and can only pray that that’s enough to beat the top scorers in the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers Breakdown (-160)
The Oilers are 43-23-9 with 95 points through 75 games. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division and 4th in the Western Conference, which puts them in a strong position to make the playoffs. However, unlike the East, the West is a minefield, and we don’t know who will make it to the other side yet. Edmonton is making a strong case, but still needs to fight off several opponents in order to solidify a spot in the playoffs. The Oilers went 8-1-1 (17 pts) in their last 10 games, recording 47 goals for and 36 goals against, and will look to extend their winning streak on the back of their explosive goal scoring.
Kings vs. Oilers Odds
Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
Los Angeles Kings | +1.5 (-176) | Ov 7 (-105) | +135 |
Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+145) | Un 7 (-115) | -160 |
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Kings vs. Oilers: Season Stats
Los Angeles Kings (43-21-10) 96 253 (8th) 235 (17th) +18 3.42 (8th) 3.18 (16th) 25-9-4 (65.8%) 18-12-6 (50.0%) | Stat Type Pts Total GF Total GA G Diff GF/GP GA/GP Home (Win-rate) Away (Win-rate) | Edmonton Oilers (43-23-9) 95 298 (1st) 250 (22nd) +48 3.97 (1st) 3.33 (22nd) 20-12-6 (52.6%) 23-11-3 (62.2%) |
Kings vs. Oilers: Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings 39-35 22-14 (Away) 23-19 (vs. West) 38-30-6 4-6 19-14-3 (as Underdogs) 12-11-3 (Underdogs Away) | Betting Trend ATS (Season) ATS (Home/Away) ATS (Conference) O/U (Season) O/U (Last 10) ML (Favorite/Underdog) ML (Home/Away) | Edmonton Oilers 40-35 19-19 (Home) 23-20 (vs. West) 48-21-6 6-2-2 30-16-9 (as Favorites) 17-11-6 (Favorites Home) |
Kings vs. Oilers: Game Changers
Los Angeles Kings
- Kevin Fiala (Left Wing) leads the Kings with 70 points (22 goals, 48 assists)
- Adrian Kempe (Center) is the only player on Los Angeles who has recorded over 30 goals
- Goaltender Pheonix Copley is LA’s main man between the sticks after trading Jonathan Quick to Vegas; Copley is 23-4-3 with a save percentage of 89.9%
- The Kings averaged 4.10 goals per game in their last 10, recording nearly 35 shots per game
Edmonton Oilers
- Connor McDavid (Center) is having a phenomenal season. He leads not only the Oilers, but the entire league, with 143 points (60 goals, 83 assists)
- Leon Draisaitl (Center) has been the perfect complement to McDavid, recording the 2nd most points (116), the 3rd most assists (69), and the 4th most goals (47)
- Goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell split time in goal; Skinner has a better save-rate (90.8%) and GA/G average (2.95) but Campbell has a better win-rate (59.4%)
- The Oilers averaged 4.70 goals per game in their last 10, racking up 31.5 shots per game
Kings vs. Oilers Prediction
Take the Oilers to win the game. The Kings will play them tough, but because of the Oilers goal scoring ability, Edmonton will out pace Los Angeles. Few teams can keep Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl quiet, and the Kings defense isn’t good enough to stop these two. Edmonton will be the first team to break 300 goals this season, but with both LA and Edmonton averaging over 4 goals per game in their last 10, this matchup is bound to be a high-scoring affair. Goals are the name of the game in Edmonton, and the Oilers will enter this one ready to pour it on against their division rivals.
Prediction: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-160) and the Over (7)
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