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Edmonton Oilers at LA Kings Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Edmonton Oilers at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers take on the the LA Kings in Game 4 of their best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series at Crypto.com Arena Sunday. The Oilers lead the series 2-1. Puck drop is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers opened up a can on the Kings with a 6-1 victory in Game 3 in LaLa Land. LW Zach Hyman and C Leon Draisaitl each had 2 goals as Edmonton went 3-for-7 on the power play. The Oilers are 7-for-15 on the PP thus far.

RD Drew Doughty got the lone tally for the Kings in Game 3 — his 2nd of the series. With Edmonton nearly 50% on the PP, it’s imperative that the Kings stay out of the box or else they’re going home in 5.

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Oilers at Kings odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Kings +120 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+165) | Kings +1.5 (-200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oilers at Kings projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Cam Talbot (27-20-6, 2.50 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO)

Skinner was great in Game 3, stopping 27 of 28 shots. He has a 3.31 GAA and .890 SV% after allowing 9 goals in the 1st 2 games. His metrics aren’t very good thus far as he’s 17th in the playoffs with -2.1 goals saved above expected, according to MoneyPuck.

Talbot has allowed 16 goals in 3 games for a 5.30 GAA and .861 SV%. Again, it’s not all his fault, considering Edmonton scored 7 of those on the power play. If things continue to go south, I’d look for a David Rittich sighting.

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Oilers at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 6, Kings 3

Moneyline

The Oilers are on a mission, and they know that they have to score in bunches in order to win. I look for them to keep the pedal to the metal. The ML is a little too juice-laden for me in a road playoff game.

If the Oilers are going to win, they’re probably going to have to score 4+ goals. So let’s SGP OILERS ML + OVER 3.5 OILERS GOALS (+125).

Puck line/Against the spread

There have been a few 1-goal games in this matchup, and I’m good with the less risk, similar reward in the aforementioned SGP.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over has smashed in 3 straight games after the Under hit in Game 1. I see no reason for it to fizzle out here. I don’t like betting on 7 goals at minus odds.

You could SGP OILERS + OVER 4.5 (+100) to essentially get an Oilers win at even money.

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Edmonton Oilers at LA Kings Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Edmonton Oilers at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Western Conference 1st-round series Friday. Puck drop from Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Playoff series: Tied 1-1

The Oilers picked up a 7-4 win in Game 1 as Zach Hyman had the hats flying and Connor McDavid picked up 5 assists. It was an offensive clinic, which also saw Evan Bouchard collect 4 helpers. That was more than enough offensive support for Stuart Skinner, who made 33 saves on 37 shots.

The Kings turned the tables in Game 2, however, stunning the home crowd with a 5-4 OT win. Adrian Kempe scored the first 2 goals of the game in 14:57 of ice time, and Anze Kopitar sent everybody home sad with the OT winner at just 2:07 of the extra session. Skinner was dinged for 5 goals on just 26 shots.

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Oilers at Kings odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Kings +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+170) | Kings +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Oilers at Kings projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO in regular season) vs. Cam Talbot (27-20-6, 2.50 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO in regular season)

Skinner has allowed 9 goals on just 63 shots through the first 2 games in this series, going 1-1-0 with a 4.42 GAA and .857 SV%. He also allowed 4 goals on just 13 shots in a period of work in his final regular-season showing against the Colorado Avalanche April 18. He is going to need to get untracked in a hurry, or the Oilers could be facing an early exit.

Talbot has coughed up 10 goals on 75 shots, going 1-1-0 with a 4.96 GAA and .867 SV% in 2 games in this series. The goaltenders have struggled on both sides, which has been music to the ears of Over bettors in this series so far.

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Oilers at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

The OILERS (-145) are a solid play for the bounce-back game after getting tripped up in overtime in Game 2.

The Kings (+120) have a solid offense, but they don’t have McDavid. Expect the superstar to carry his Edmonton teammates on his back in a special Game 3 performance, snatching back home-ice advantage in the process.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Oilers -1.5 (+170) are a tempting play on the puck line, but it’s just a little bit too risky. Both games have been high-scoring free-for-alls, and after losing outright as a heavy favorite in Game 2, Edmonton is a risky enough play on the road just to win straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+100) is a strong play, especially at even money. We’ve seen a total of 20 combined goals in the first 2 games of the series, or 10.0 goals per game.

Even if we have much, much better defense in Game 3 with the shift of the series to Southern California, does that mean suddenly that the defenses are going to show up? That’s asking a lot, as it shouldn’t take much to get to at least 7 total goals in Game 3, and it could be in the bag by the end of 2 periods with the way these snipers are scoring.

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LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers meet in Game 2 of their Western Conference, 1st-round series Wednesday. The Oilers lead the best-of-7 series 1-0. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers (-180) cashed as the favorites in Game 1 on home ice in a wild 7-4 victory as the Over (5.5) easily connected.

Edmonton picked up right where it left off, as the Oilers took 3 of 4 games from LA during the regular season. The favorite, which has been the Oilers each time, has cashed in 3 straight meetings. The Over was a rarity, as the Under had cashed in each of the past 4 meetings while going 7-3 in the past 10 in the series.

Edmonton’s Zach Hyman recorded the hat trick, while superstar Connor McDavid registered 5 assists. Evan Bouchard added 4 helpers, while Leon Draisaitl and Adam Henrique each recorded a goal and an assist. For Los Angeles, Adrian Kempe managed a goal and an assist.

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Kings at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Oilers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-160) | Oilers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Kings at Oilers projected goalies

Cam Talbot (27-20-6, 2.50 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO in regular season) vs. Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO in regular season)

Talbot was shelled in Game 1, allowing 6 goals on 44 shots, which equates to an .864 SV%, way below his regular-season average. He was 0-1-1 with a 2.46 GAA and .889 SV% in 2 starts against Edmonton in the regular season.

Skinner wasn’t at his best in Game 1, either, allowing 4 goals on 37 shots, although that’s not nearly as poor as his counterpart. He had allowed just a single goal on 32 shots in a 4-1 win against LA in his most recent start against it March 28. The 25-year-old tendy was 3-1-0 with a 1.71 GAA and .936 SV% in 4 regular-season starts against the Kings.

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Kings at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Kings 3

Moneyline

The Oilers (-190) are a little too expensive straight up for my liking.

Risking nearly 2 times your potential return isn’t a great long-term strategy, as 1 of those kind of losses can negate several victories over time.

It’s just too risky, as both of these goaltenders weren’t at their best in Game 1, and the Kings (+155) could easily steal Game 2 with a couple of bounces going their way.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The OILERS -1.5 (+135) are a much better value, with much less risk, on the puck line in Game 2.

The Kings +1.5 (-160) were able to cobble together 4 goals against Skinner, but his overall body of work against Los Angeles in the regular season suggests that was an anomaly. Expect much better from the All-Star.

Edmonton has won the past 3 meetings with LA by 2 or more goals, so if you like the Oilers to win, you should also like them to cover.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-115) is actually surprisingly low for Game 2, so take advantage.

While we’ve seen the Under routinely cash in this series in recent seasons, it’s surprising that the total isn’t 6.5, given the fact we had 11 combined goals in Game 1.

The goaltending should be a little bit better in the 2nd go-around, but it isn’t likely to be a defensive slog by any means.

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LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (44-27-11) and the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) meet Monday to open a best-of-7 1st-round Western playoff series. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Los Angeles ended its regular season with a 5-4 overtime win over Chicago on Thursday to cover as a -410 home favorite. LW Viktor Arvidsson had 2 goals and an assist while C Phillip Danault assisted on 3 goals. 4 Kings players scored in the win.

The Oilers lost back-to-back games to end the regular season after falling 5-1 against Colorado and failing to cover as a +217 road underdog. LW Dylan Holloway scored the lone goal for Edmonton. The team allowed 4 goals in the 1st period of the loss.

The Oilers won 3 of 4 meetings against the Kings this season.

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Kings at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Oilers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-185) | Oilers -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kings at Oilers projected goalies

Cam Talbot (27-20-6, 2.5 GAA, .913 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO)

Talbot has been the most consistent goalie for the Kings this season and his rankings prove that. His record and SO each rank 11th in the league, his SV% is tied for 10th-best, and his 2.5 GAA is the 7th-best. The Kings are 4-2 in his last 6 starts.

Skinner has the 3rd-best record in the NHL with 36 wins. His other stats are middle-of-the-pack with his GAA being 14th-best and his SV% ranking 25th. The Oilers are 3-2 in his last 5 starts while he has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 4 of those 5 games.

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Kings at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Kings 2

Moneyline

BET OILERS (-175).

The Oilers are among the best teams in the NHL and are a real threat to win the Stanley Cup. They are 28-9-4 at home this season, including 3-2 in their last 5. They let their foot off the throttle slightly toward the end of the regular season, but on Monday they will pick up where they left off. They face a Kings team that is 1-3 in their last 4 road games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

While the Oilers are the better team, the Kings can keep this game within reach. However, Kings +1.5 (-185) holds minimal value to make a wager.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

This series will feature 2 premier goalies along with 2 great defenses. The Kings have a 30-49-3 Over record this season while the Oilers have a 35-43-4 Over record. LA has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of its last 7 while Edmonton has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 9.

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Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (49-26-6) take on the Colorado Avalanche (49-25-7) in both teams’ regular season finale Thursday at Ball Arena. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers dropped their Wednesday night tilt 5-2 in the final game for what is known as the Arizona Coyotes. C Connor McDavid suited up for his 2nd game after missing 9 days with a lower-body injury. The Oilers have nothing to play for, as they’re locked into the 2nd spot in the Pacific Division. So you could see a lighter minutes load for McDavid.

The Avs have lost 2 straight after being frostbitten by the Winnipeg Jets 7-0 Saturday and dropping an OT game to the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday. They’re locked into the 3rd spot in the Central Division. C Nathan MacKinnon is 6 points behind NHL-leading RW Nikita Kucherov’s 144 points, but he could look to pad some stats to improve his Hart Trophy candidacy.

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Oilers at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Avalanche -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-160) | Avalanche -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Oilers at Avalanche projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (36-15-5, 2.57 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Justus Annunen (7-4-1, 2.35 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO)

Skinner was between the pipes in a 9-2 laugher against the San Jose Sharks Monday. He stopped 19 of 21 shots fired his way and hasn’t seen 30 shots in his last 5 starts. He was in goal for the 6-2 win over Colorado April 5, stopping 22 of 24.

The Avs could go with starter Alexandar Georgiev here, but I don’t know how much sense that would make in a meaningless game. Annunen came on in relief of Georgiev Saturday and allowed 3 goals on 11 shots. He was solid in his last start April 4 against the Minnesota Wild, stopping 44 of 46 fired his way.

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Oilers at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 6, Oilers 4

Moneyline

The Avs should prevail on home ice, but there’s no chance we’re spending -185 for it.

I look for MacKinnon to be actively pushing the pace and firing on net, as he’s in a dead heat with Kucherov for the league’s MVP. Take NATHAN MACKINNON OVER 1.5 POINTS (-110).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Avs are 30-9-1 at home, and this game means nothing for either club. I could see them dominating in the altitude.

Take AVALANCHE -1.5 (+135) for a HALF-UNIT.

Over/Under

I don’t really expect a lot of defense to be played here. The Avs haven’t played much of it of late anyway as they’ve given up 6+ goals in 3 of 5. The Over is 7-3 in Colorado’s last 10 and 4-5-1 in Edmonton’s.

Without a lot on the line except for stat padding, I’ll take the OVER 6.5 (-120).

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Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (42-27-8) visit the Edmonton Oilers (47-24-5) Wednesday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Golden Knights vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Golden Knights suffered a 4-3 loss in Vancouver on Monday, dropping each of the 1st 2 games on the 3-stop road trip. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row for the defending champs, averaging 4.3 goals per game (GPG) while allowing 4.7 GPG in the 3-game span.

The Oilers doubled up the provincial rival Calgary Flames 4-2 last time out on Saturday as moderate favorites (-170). Edmonton is a solid 5-1-1 in the past 7 games, while going 5-1 in the past 6 outings when favored. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

VGK has won 3 of the past 4 meetings, while the home side has picked up wins in 4 of the past 5 in the series. The Over has cashed at a 3-1 clip in the past 4 meetings.

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Golden Knights at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oilers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) | Oilers -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Golden Knights at Oilers projected goalies

Adin Hill (18-10-2, 2.62 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (34-14-5, 2.62 GAA, .906 SV%, 2 SO)

Hill allowed just a single goal on 13 shots in a win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 23, but he was forced to exit due to a lower-body injury. He was able to return to practice to start the week, and he is projected to be between the pipes.

Hill allowed just 1 goal on 31 shots in a 3-1 win against the Oilers Feb. 6, snapping Edmonton’s 16-game winning streak a game short of the NHL record.

Skinner was sharp last time out, allowing just 2 goals on 23 shots in a 6-2 victory against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Friday. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 12 of his past 13 starts dating back to Feb. 26.

Skinner allowed just 2 goals on 25 shots in a 3-1 loss at Vegas on Feb. 6, and he allowed 4 goals on 27 shots in a 5-4 SOW on Nov. 28 in Edmonton.

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Golden Knights at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

The OILERS (-125) is a solid play at home as a slight favorite.

The home team has won 4 of the previous 5 meetings in this series. Edmonton is 9-0-1 in the past 10 games on home ice since Feb. 24, a stunning loss to the rival Flames.

The Golden Knights (+105) limp in with a pair of losses to start the road trip, getting outscored 11-7.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Golden Knights +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not enough reward if you require insurance, and just cannot play Vegas straight up. If you like the defending champs, just play them on the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-120) is worth a look based on the very giving ways of the Golden Knights lately. The total has gone high in each of the past 3 games for VGK.

Be careful, though, as the Oilers have cashed the Under in 3 of the past 4 games. However, the total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 home games for the Oil.

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Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (42-23-4) and Winnipeg Jets (44-22-5) meet Tuesday. The opening faceoff at Canada Life Centre is slated for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Edmonton is closing out a 3-game road swing. This past weekend, the Oilers were outscored 11-6 by the Toronto Maple Leafs (Saturday) and Ottawa Senators (Sunday).

The Jets are back at home after a 2-3-0 road trip. Winnipeg has been busy: those 5 games came across an 8-day span.

The Oilers and Jets split 2 earlier meetings this season. The last 6 meetings have netted a 3-3 split.

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Oilers at Jets odds

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  • Moneyline: Oilers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Jets +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+185) | Jets +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Jets projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (31-14-4, 2.65 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (32-17-3, 2.39 GAA, .920 SV%, 4 SO)

Skinner has been red hot over the last several weeks but is coming off a disastrous Saturday start against the Maple Leafs. The Edmonton netminder was pulled after 40 minutes and 5 Toronto scores. From Feb. 26-March 16, Skinner registered a tidy .941 SV%.

Hellebuyck started the Jets’ Sunday game at Washington and allowed 3 goals on 19 shots. The 30-year-old is having another Vezina-contender season, but he owns an .822 SV% over his last 2 efforts.

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Oilers at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Jets 2

Moneyline

Edmonton (-125) has lost back-to-back games on same-swing road trips 5 times this season. The club is 4-1 with a couple blowouts in its next-time-out efforts. Most recently, the Oilers had dropped March 9-10 at the Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets. They bounced back with a 4-0 rout at Pittsburgh March 12.

Winnipeg special teams have faltered of late. The Jets are 1-for-their-last-11 on the power play; Toronto and Ottawa combined to go 4 of 7 against them over the weekend.

Expected-goal differentials vs. actual point to regression is due on both sides: regression boosting the Oilers and working against the Jets. And Winnipeg’s recent slate figures to be working against the Jets’ freshness in this one. The Jets have also scuffled a bit, relatively speaking, when playing on 1 day of rest; they have gone 22-15-4.

The Oilers won 3-1 in this building back on Nov. 30 and are 2-1-0 across their last 3 visits to Manitoba.

BACK EDMONTON (-125).

Puck line/Against the spread

More juice equals less room to operate. PASS.

Over/Under

The Under cashed in both previous meetings and is the strongest value in this contest.

Both sides have been a bit loose of late. Figure this one having some well-timed playoff energy to it. And at the other end, the Jets generated just 27 shots per game on their 5-game road trip.

Five of the last 7 games in this series have hit the Under. Some of the air is out of this play after a line move: consider a partial-unit play on the UNDER 6 (-110) and full-fledged action if the total returns to its initial 6.5.

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Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (42-21-4) kick off a 3-game road trip against the Toronto Maple Leafs (39-20-9) Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Oilers lead 1-0; Edmonton won 4-2 at home Jan. 16

The Oilers blasted the Buffalo Sabres 8-3 Thursday night as heavy favorites (-230) as the Over (6.5) cashed. The Oilers have picked up at least 1 point in 6 straight outings, going 4-0-2. The Under has cashed in 6 of the past 8 games, and 9 of the previous 12 contests.

The Maple Leafs pounded the Washington Capitals 7-3 in D.C. Wednesday, cashing as moderate road favorites (-125) as the Over (6) hit. Toronto is a healthy 13-4-1 across the previous 18 outings while cashing the Over in each of the past 4 games.

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Oilers at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Maple Leafs +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+180) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under: 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oilers at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (31-13-4, 2.58 GAA, .908 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ilya Samsonov (18-6-7, 3.12 GAA, .888 SV%, 2 SO)

Skinner allowed 3 goals on 29 shots in a win against the Sabres, and he obviously received plenty of offensive support in the 8-3 win. He is enjoying a 4-0-2 record, 1.94 GAA and .931 SV% in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance in March.

Samsonov was knocked around for 4 goals on 40 shots in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss in Philadelphia, his 1st loss in regulation in March. He is 4-1-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .915 SV% in 6 starts in the month.

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Oilers at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The OILERS (-135) are a solid play as moderate road favorites against the Maple Leafs (+115).

Edmonton has won 2 of the past 3 meetings, but it has won just once in the past 4 trips to Toronto. Still, the Oilers have been on fire offensively, going for an average of 4.8 goals per game in the past 5 outings. This team is humming along, picking up at least 1 point in 11 of the past 12 outings, going 9-1-2. Keep playing the Oilers until they cool down.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, if you need a little insurance and can’t play Toronto straight up. That’s too much risk for not enough reward, even if you were to include the Leafs in a multi-team parlay.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) is worth playing lightly.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 4 outings for the Oilers, with Edmonton going for 7 or more goals in 2 of the contests. While the Under has dominated lately, going 9-3 in the past 12 games for Edmonton, the Over is 2-1-1 in the past 4 trips to Toronto.

The Maple Leafs have hit the Over in each of the past 4 outings while going 5-3 in the past 8 skates on home ice.

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Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Colorado Avalanche (42-20-5) take on the Edmonton Oilers (40-21-3) Saturday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Avs have won 5 straight after a 4-3 overtime winner at the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday. C Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist, and he’s making a push for his 1st Hart Trophy with 10 goals and 20 assists in his last 14 games. Entering Saturday, the Avs are in a 3-way tie with Winnipeg and Dallas at 89 points atop the Central Division.

The Oilers have won 2 in a row by a combined score of 11-2 over the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. The latest rout was a 7-2 finish against Washington Wednesday. LW Zach Hyman had a hat trick to extend his career high to 46 goals on the season. C Connor McDavid and C Leon Draisaitl also flicked the switch on the lamps with a goal each. Edmonton is firmly in 2nd place in the Pacific Division but 9 points behind Vancouver.

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Avalanche at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Avalanche +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Oilers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Avalanche +1.5 (-210) | Oilers -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: +110 | U: -130)

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Avalanche at Oilers projected goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (34-15-3, 2.85 GAA, .901 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (30-13-3, 2.57 GAA, .907 SV%, 2 SO)

Georgiev has been solid in 4 starts this month. He’s 3-1-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .912 SV%. His last start was a 4-3 win in Vancouver, stopping 18 of 21 fired his way. He hasn’t faced Edmonton this season, but he was 2-0-1 with a 2.87 GAA and .918 SV% in 3 starts against them last season.

Skinner has lived up to his name with a 3-0-1 record this month with a 1.46 GAA and .941 SV%. He has allowed just 6 goals in 4 starts after going through a stretch in mid-February where he allowed 4+ goals in 4 of 5 starts. He was 1-0-1 with a 1.94 GAA and .960 SV% in 2 starts against the Avs last season.

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Avalanche at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Avalanche 2

Moneyline

Oddly enough, this is the 1st meeting between the Western Conference powerhouses this season. The last 4 matchups have gone to overtime. The Oilers got the last victory in Colorado, but the Avs won 6 straight before that.

Both teams are smokin’ hot as the Avs have won 7 of 8, and the Oilers have won 6 of 8. Colorado is just average on the road at 16-14-2, though. The difference maker to me is Skinner. He presents a big enough advantage between the pipes

TAKE OILERS (-130).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest in the puck line here, but I will take LW ZACH HYMAN OVER 3.5 SHOTS (+115). He has 4+ SOG in 3 of his last 4 games.

Over/Under

This total is too high, but they have the arsenal in order to hit it. These teams will play one another tightly. The last time they met, it was a 2-1 finish. Colorado is 3-6-1 O/U over the last 10, and Edmonton is 3-7.

All signs point to go UNDER 7 (-130).

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Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (37-20-2) visit the Boston Bruins (36-13-14) Tuesday at TD Garden. The opening faceoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Edmonton crushed the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 Sunday and has won 4 straight games. Those 6 goals spell a lot of offense, but it’s the Oilers’ defense that has stuck out during the streak. Foes have averaged just 1.5 goals against Edmonton over those 4 games.

The Bruins return to home ice after playing at the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday. Boston topped the Maple Leafs 4-1 and is 2-1-0 over its last 3 games after losing 3 in a row from Feb. 22-26.

Boston and Edmonton have met once this season. The Bruins beat the Oilers in a 6-5 overtime contest Feb. 21.

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Oilers at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline: Oilers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Bruins +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+190) | Bruins +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Oilers at Bruins projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (28-13-2, 2.64 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (16-7-6, 2.80 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO)

Skinner stopped 24 of 25 shots in a 2-1 win at the Seattle Kraken Saturday, and he has registered a tidy .949 SV% across his last 3 games. The 2 games prior to that stretch saw him cough up 11 goals. The 1st of those was a game against these Bruins when Skinner allowed 6 goals (5 even-strength) on 36 shots.

Ullmark last started Saturday and had a rocky outing, allowing 5 goals at the New York Islanders. The 30-year-old Swede has not won since Feb. 8; he is 0-4-1 with an .874 SV% since.

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Oilers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

Boston is just 2-2-2 over its last 6 home games. The Bruins have played back-to-back days 9 times this season and have gone 4-2-3 in the 2nd game.

Edmonton is 3-1-0 across its last 4 games on the road. Per Oddsshark.com, it is 6-1 in its last 7 games at Boston. With the Oilers looking to exact a measure of retribution after the Feb. 21 setback on home ice, look for an inspired effort in this one.

TAKE EDMONTON (-120).

Puck line/Against the spread

Boston has played in too many close games of late to take a run at plus-money for the Oilers. PASS.

Over/Under

The Boston defense has been leaky of late, and the Over has gone 6-3 across the club’s last 9 games. The Bruins have allowed 34.9 shots per game over that stretch, and they have been trending toward allowing more high-danger looks.

Per NaturalStatTrick.com, the Oilers rank 2nd in the NHL in expected 5-on-5 goals over their last 10 games (3.33 per game). Edmonton has been piling up good looks between the circles and also recently had a stretch of scoring powerplay goals in 7 of 8 games from Feb. 15-28.

Clearly, the Feb. 21 Boston-Edmonton meeting got out on the loose with the 10 regulation goals. Nine of those were in 5-on-5 play.

For the season, Boston has allowed 2.73 goals per game on 31.5 shots per game. On no rest, those figures have been 2.89 and 33.1, respectively.

BET THE OVER 6 (+105).

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