Oilers vs. Kings betting preview

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The Edmonton Oilers (26-13-3) have -205 moneyline odds to win when they host a game against the Los Angeles Kings (24-11-5), who have +170 moneyline odds, on Monday at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Oilers to win vs Kings -205

Bet $20, Payout $29.76

Oilers vs. Kings Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Oilers (-205)
  • Underdog: Kings (+170)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Oilers vs. Kings Quick Facts

  • Edmonton has combined with its opponent to put up more than 5.5 goals in 25 of 42 games this season.
  • In 40.0% of Los Angeles’ previous games this season (16/40), the teams combined to score over Monday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 6.3, is 0.8 above Monday’s over/under.
  • These two clubs give up 5.2 goals per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this game’s over/under.

Oilers Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Oilers Season Stat Insights

  • The Oilers’ 139 goals this season make them the 10th-best scoring team in the league.
  • Edmonton has allowed the eighth-fewest goals in league action this season, 117 (2.8 per game).
  • With a +22 goal differential, they’re ranked ninth-best in the NHL.
  • Edmonton has recorded 26 power-play goals on 105 chances this season, to rank 12th in the league.
  • The Oilers’ 24.76% power-play conversion rate is eighth-best in the NHL this season.
  • Edmonton’s offense has netted two shorthanded goals this season (17th among all squads).
  • The Oilers kill 76.84% of their opponent’s power plays, the 24th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Oilers win the third-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 53.2%.
  • Edmonton connects on 10.2% of its shots, ranking 23rd in the league.
  • The Oilers’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 12.9 hits and 14.2 blocked shots per game.

Oilers Moneyline

  • Edmonton has gotten the victory in 23 of the 38 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • In 16 games with moneyline odds shorter than -205 this season, the Oilers have won 10 times.
  • Edmonton has a 67.2% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.

Oilers Leaders

  • Leon Draisaitl: 31 goals and 32 assists
  • Connor McDavid: 16 goals and 42 assists
  • Evan Bouchard: seven goals and 25 assists
  • Stuart Skinner: 16-9-3 record, .898 save percentage, 76 goals conceded

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Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stats Insights

  • The Kings’ 121 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 23rd in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles has allowed only 2.4 goals per game, and 98 total, the least among all league teams.
  • Their eighth-best goal differential is +23.
  • Los Angeles has scored 15 power-play goals this season (on 100 chances). That ranks 31st in the NHL.
  • The Kings’ power-play conversion rate (15%) ranks 29th in the league.
  • Los Angeles has scored two shorthanded goals this season (17th among all NHL squads).
  • The 81.82% of opponent power plays the Kings kill is the 10th-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Kings win 50.9% of their faceoffs. That’s the 14th-ranked rate in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles is shooting 11.1% (10th in the league).
  • The Kings have yet to shut out an opponent this season.

Kings Moneyline Insights

  • The Kings have been made the underdog 18 times this season, and upset their opponent eight times.
  • Los Angeles has not played with moneyline odds of +170 or longer once this season.
  • The Kings have a 37.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Kings Leaders

  • Anze Kopitar: 12 goals and 28 assists
  • Adrian Kempe: 20 goals and 19 assists
  • Alex Laferriere: 13 goals and 13 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 12-2-5 record, .920 save percentage, 43 goals conceded
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