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LA Kings at San Jose Sharks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Kings at San Jose Sharks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (5-2-2) visit the San Jose Sharks (1-7-2) Tuesday. Puck drop from SAP Center at San Jose is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Sharks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Kings lead 1-0

Los Angeles has won back-to-back games after taking down Utah 3-2 Saturday and covering as a -139 home favorite. D Joel Edmundson had 2 goals while D Brandt Clarke added a goal and an assist in the win.

San Jose found its first win of the season, snapping a 9-game losing streak, with a 5-4 overtime win at Utah Monday while covering as a +230 underdog. LW Fabian Zetterlund had 2 goals while 3 other Sharks had at least a goal with an assist in the win.

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Kings at Sharks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:06 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Sharks +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (-115) | Sharks +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Kings at Sharks projected goalies

David Rittich (3-2-0, 3.09 GAA, .874 SV%) vs. Mackenzie Blackwood (1-3-2, 3.89 GAA, .888 SV%)

Rittich has had a sub-par start to the season with his GAA and SV% ranking 30th or worse. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 3 of his last 4 starts while allowing 10 goals combined in his 2 other starts.

The Sharks haven’t announced their starter as of this publishing. Neither Blackwood nor G Vitek Vanecek (0-4-0, 4.00 GAA, .869 SV%) have had good starts to the season. Blackwood was the winning goalie Monday, but he allowed 4 goals on 23 shots. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of his 6 starts with his 3.89 GAA surging much higher than his career 3.10 GAA.

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Kings at Sharks picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 4, Sharks 1

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Sharks (-300) to win here.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET KINGS -1.5 (-105).

Los Angeles is 2-1 in its last 3 road games with both wins coming by 3 goals. LA has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 5 games, while scoring 3 or more goals in 4 of its last 5 games. San Jose has scored 2 goals or fewer in 6 of its last 9 games, while allowing 3 goals or more in 9 of its last 10, including in 8 in a row.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

The Kings have a 3-6 Over record this season, while the Sharks have a 4-5-1 Over record. LA has hit the Under in 4 of its last 5 games, while holding opponents to 2 goals or fewer in each of the 4 games. San Jose has scored 2 goals or fewer in 3 of its last 5.

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San Jose Sharks at LA Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s San Jose Sharks at LA Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The San Jose Sharks (0-5-2) take on the LA Kings (3-2-2) at Crypto.com Arena Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Sharks vs. Kings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Kings won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Sharks are still looking for their 1st victory in regulation. After a promising start in their Oct. 10 season opener, holding a 4-1 lead after 2 periods against the visiting St. Louis Blues, a 3rd-period and overtime collapse led to a 5-4 loss and seemed to knock this young team off course. Since then, San Jose is 0-5-1, with a total of just 9 goals, or 1.5 goals per game (GPG).

San Jose saw No. 1 overall pick C Macklin Celebrini score a goal while adding an assist against the Blues, but he hasn’t played since due to a lower-body injury.

The Kings had a 7-game road odyssey to begin the season as renovations were being made to Crypto.com Arena. So, LA finally gets to have its home opener. The Kings were a respectable 3-2-2 in the road trip, while averaging a healthy 3.1 GPG.

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Sharks at Kings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at  4:23 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sharks +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Kings -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sharks +1.5 (+100) | Kings -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Sharks at Kings projected goalies

Mac Blackwood (0-2-2, 4.09 GAA, .896 SV%) vs. David Rittich (2-2-0, 3.39 GAA, .859 SV%)

Blackwood has alternated poor starts and good starts so far. In the Oct. 10 loss to the Blues and an 8-3 setback at the Winnipeg Jets Friday, he allowed 5 goals in each outing — Blackwood was pulled 1:46 into 2nd period vs. the Jets. In a 3-2 SO loss at the Dallas Stars Oct. 15 and a 3-1 defeat at the Anaheim Ducks Tuesday, he conceded just 2 goals apiece but received very little offensive support.

Rittich allowed just 6 total goals in his first 3 outings, which included a pair of 4-1 victories at the Montreal Canadians Oct. 17 and at Anaheim Sunday. However, he was pounded for 6 goals on 30 shots in a 6-1 setback against the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday in his last start.

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Sharks at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 4, Sharks 1

Moneyline

The Kings (-350) are overwhelming favorites in the home opener, and laying 3½ times the potential return is not a recommended option. That’s just way too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

While the Sharks (+260) were pretty poor last season, the final 2 meetings with the Kings resulted in a pair of 1-goal games, and 4 of the past 6 in the series have been decided by a single goal, including 2 shootouts, so this battle of California can be fierce.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The KINGS -1.5 (-120) are a little better price laying the goal and a half in their home opener. The building should be jumping, and LA has played some pretty good hockey to this point.

The same cannot be said for the Sharks as they’re off to another dreadful start.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is worth a look.

In 3 of 4 meetings last season, and 6 of the past 9 since March 12, 2022, the total has gone Under in this series.

The toothless Sharks offense attack has managed just 9 total goals in the past 6 outings, and the Under is 4-1-1 in the span.

For the Kings, the Under has cashed in 4 of 7 games, including 2 of the previous 3. The losing team in Los Angeles games this season has managed 2 or fewer goals.

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LA Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s LA Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (3-1-2) wrap up a 7-game road trip against the Vegas Golden Knights (3-2-1) at T-Mobile Arena Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Golden Knights won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Kings have recorded back-to-back 4-1 victories over the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks. This game in Las Vegas wraps up a wild 7-game road trip to begin the season. L.A. has cashed the Under in 4 of those 6 outings.

The Golden Knights suffered a 4-3 OT loss in Sunrise on Saturday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. After a 3-0-0 start, VGK is just 0-2-1 in the past 3 outings, while cashing the Over in 3 straight, and 5 of 6 contests so far.

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Kings at Golden Knights odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at  10:24 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Golden Knights -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-210) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Kings at Golden Knights projected goalies

David Rittich (2-1-0, 2.36 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (2-2-0, 3.81 GAA, .851 SV%)

Rittich was the winning goaltender in this back-to-back wins in Montreal and Anaheim, bouncing back after allowing 4 goals on 14 shots in Toronto Oct. 16. He was pulled midway through the 2nd period in that game against the Leafs.

Hill has been shaky so far, allowing at least 3 goals in each of his 4 starts, and conceding at least 4 goals in 3 of those outings. On home ice, he has allowed 7 goals on 54 shots, but he benefitted from 12 goals of offensive support in those 2 victories.

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Kings at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS (-145) are worth playing lightly as moderate favorites against the road-weary Kings (+120). L.A. has handled itself well in this road odyssey to start the season, but a trip to Vegas is a tough way to wrap things up, even if Hill has been a little on the giving side.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Kings +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a little bit of insurance.

If you were to include the Kings into a multi-leg parlay, it would be OK, but as a standalone wager it is just too expensive with not enough return.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (+100) at even-money is a sound play.

Again, Hill has allowed 15 goals in just 4 starts so far, with the Over going 5-1 in 6 games for the Golden Knights. They have scored 3 or more goals in 5 of their outings, while allowing 4 or more goals 4 times.

The Kings have cashed low in 4 of 6 games, but the Over is 2-2 in the past 4 games, with the Kings allowed 14 goals in a 2-game span in Ottawa and Toronto Oct. 14-16.

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LA Kings at Anaheim Ducks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The LA Kings (2-1-2) hit the freeway for a crosstown battle against the Anaheim Ducks (2-1-1) at Honda Center in Anaheim Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Ducks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Kings won 3-1 in 2023-24 in regular-season series

The Kings snapped a 3-game winless streak (0-1-2) with a 4-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Los Angeles makes the 6th stop of a 7-game road trip to open the season, with the journey wrapping up in Vegas Tuesday. The Kings play their home opener at Crypto.com Arena in L.A. on Thursday.

The Ducks are coming off a 4-3 OTL to the Avalanche in Colorado on Thursday, and they’ve had just a single loss in regulation through 4 outings. That loss came in Vegas on Oct. 13. The Under is 2-1-1 in the 1st 4 outings this season.

The Kings have dominated this series recently, winning 9 of the past 10 meetings since Feb. 25, 2022. L.A. has outscored Anaheim 37-19 during the 10-game span, with the Under cashed in each of the past 3 meetings. The Under is 6-3-1 in the past 10 meetings, too.

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Kings at Ducks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at  6:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Ducks +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings -1.5 (+135) | Ducks +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Kings at Ducks projected goalies

David Rittich (1-1-0, 3.25 GAA, .878 SV%) vs. Lukas Dostal (2-0-1, 2.64 GAA, .927 SV%, 1 SO)

Rittich allowed 4 goals on 14 shots in Toronto Wednesday, and he was yanked midway through the 2nd period. Bench boss Jim Hiller went right back to him Thursday in Montreal, and Rittich shined with 26 saves on 27 shots in a 4-1 win.

Dostal blanked the San Jose Sharks last Saturday in a 30-save shutout, but he has allowed 4 goals in each of his past 2 starts which went to overtime. He has split those 2 games in OT, stopping the Utah Hockey Club Wednesday, while losing in Colorado Friday last time out. He made 45 saves against the Avalanche, however.

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Kings at Ducks picks and predictions

Prediction

Kings 3, Ducks 2

Moneyline

The KINGS (-175) are a little on the pricey side, but worth playing in this rivalry game.

Los Angeles has won 9 of the past 10 meetings, including 5 of the past 6 skates at Honda Center since Feb. 25, 2022.

The Ducks (+145) have played a lot of close games, including overtime battles in each of the past 2, so if you back Los Angeles, expect to sweat it out to the bitter end.

Puck line/Against the spread

The DUCKS +1.5 (-160) are worth a look if you’re a little on the conservative side. All 4 games for Anaheim have been decided by 2 or fewer goals, with 2 games going to overtime.

The Kings -1.5 (+135) won and covered their only game as a favorite on the puck line, and they’re 3-1 in the past 4 trips to Anaheim on the puck line when favored. Still, it’s a little hard to trust Rittich.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play.

Anaheim has hit low on the total at a 2-1-1 clip, scoring 3 or fewer goals in 3 of its 4 games to date.

Los Angeles has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 3 of 5 outings, cashing low 3 times. The Kings have scored 3 or fewer goals in 3 of 5 games, too.

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LA Kings at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Kings at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Kings (1-0-2) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (2-1-0) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Kings vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1

The Kings have lost back-to-back games, both in overtime, after falling 8-7 at the Ottawa Senators Monday as a -106 pick ’em. LW Kevin Fiala and RW Alex Laferriere each scored 2 goals in the loss.

Toronto has won back-to-back games after taking down the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 Saturday as a -187 home favorite. RW William Nylander scored 2 goals while RW Mitch Marner added a goal and an assist.

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Kings at Maple Leafs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Kings +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Maple Leafs -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-165) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Kings at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Darcy Kuemper (1-0-2, 3.59 GAA, .889 SV%) vs. Anthony Stolarz (1-1-0, 1.54 GAA, .940 SV%)

After allowing 3 goals in his first 2 games combined, Kuemper allowed 8 in Monday’s loss. In his 13th year, he has a career 2.62 GAA and .914 SV%.

Stolarz has had a solid start to the season, saving 47 of 50 shots and allowing a total of just 3 goals over 2 games. The 8th-year keeper has a career 2.67 GAA and .915 SV%.

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Kings at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 5, Kings 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better value on the Maple Leafs’ (-175) puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET MAPLE LEAFS -1.5 (+140).

Toronto has scored 4 goals in back-to-back games and allowed 2 or fewer in all 3 games this season. LA has back-to-back games on the road and has allowed 10 goals total in that span. With Kuemper coming off a poor performance and the Kings playing on the road, expect a solid home victory from the Maple Leafs.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-120).

The Kings have scored 3 or more goals in 2 of 3 games this season, while the Maple Leafs have scored 4 in back-to-back games. Both teams have displayed solid offenses early this season, which will be on display Wednesday.

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LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers Game 5 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 5 of a best-of-7 Western Conference, 1st-round series Wednesday. The Oilers lead the series 3-1. Opening faceoff at Rogers Place is slated for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Los Angeles coughed up 17 goals over the 1st 3 games of this series, then dropped a 1-0 decision Sunday. The Kings lost Game 4 despite allowing just 13 shots on goal.

Edmonton is a combined 6-2-0 against LA in 2023-24 regular-season and playoff action. The Oilers are 8-1-1 across their last 10 games against the Kings.

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Kings at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline: Kings +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Oilers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-155) | Oilers -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Kings at Oilers projected goalies

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

Talbot last started Game 3 and allowed 6 goals on 40 shots. He owns an .856 SV% over his last 5 playoff starts.

Skinner has started all 4 games, posting a .919 SV%. He logged a .984 mark over Games 3 and 4. The 25-year-old clocked a .936 SV% across 4 regular-season games against the Kings.

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Kings at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Kings 1

Moneyline

PASS: The Oilers (-190) are a lean but have some value in the plus-money return on the puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

LA has piled up visits to the sin bin in these playoffs, and Edmonton has leveraged that with an 8-of-15 mark on the powerplay.

Meanwhile, Oilers penalty killers have gone 11 for 11 in diffusing Kings’ power plays. Skinner has been the netminder in better form, and Edmonton has the home ice and the momentum of the series.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best price on getting the home side by with a cushion. BACK THE OILERS -1.5 (+130).

Over/Under

The Over is 3-1 in this series, but the Under went 4-0 in the regular season.

The total here figures as being aggressive for a backs-against-the-wall game for the visitors. Consider a partial-unit play on the UNDER 6 (+100).

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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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