Sean's 10* NHL 1ST RD GAME OF YEAR >> 93-52?
- Handicapper
- Sean Murphy
- League
- NHL
- Competition
- Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings
- Time
- 04/26/2024 10:40 PM
- Bet Type
- Moneyline
- Pick
-
Edmonton Oilers -125
(BetMGM)
- Outcome
- Win
- Analysis
- First Round Game of the Year. My selection is on Edmonton over Los Angeles at 10:30 pm et on Friday.
A back-and-forth series was to be expected between these familiar divisional foes - meeting for the third time in as many years in the opening round of the playoffs. Here, we'll look for the Oilers to rebound following Wednesday's overtime loss at home. Credit Edmonton for battling back on multiple occasions in that game after digging an early 2-0 hole. The Oilers are well-positioned to bounce back on Friday noting that they've gone 29-14 (+9.7 net games) in their last 43 games following a loss by a single goal. They're also 30-16 (+7.9 net games) when seeking revenge for a loss in which they allowed five goals or more, as is the case here. The Kings are just 19-26 (-11.2 net games) in their last 45 contest after scoring four goals or more in consecutive games, which is the situation on Friday. Finally, we'll note that the Oilers are 8-4 (+2.5 net games) in their last 12 meetings here in Los Angeles. Take Edmonton (10*).
