by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Wednesday, Apr 06, 2022
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Thursday, April 7, 2022
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: SN1
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Oilers -125, Kings +105; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Oilers -125, Kings +105; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Oilers -130, Kings +105; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Edmonton Oilers: 41-25-5 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Kings: 38-24-10 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Preview and Analysis
Recent Form
Edmonton Oilers: 7-2-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings: 5-3-2 last 10
Edmonton Oilers Analysis
The Oilers are coming into this game with 87 points, a 41-25-5 record overall, and they are 18-13-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 6 of their last 7 games and are coming into this one on a 5 game winning streak. Their last loss was against the Calgary Flames while their 6 wins in that span came against the San Jose Sharks, the Arizona Coyotes, the Los Angeles Kings, the St. Louis Blues, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Sharks again in their last game. They won that game on the road in OT 2-1. Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored 1 goal each in that one. Connor McDavid led the team in shots on goal in that one with 4. Mike Smith was the starting goaltender in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 32 shots with 31 saves and a .969 save percentage. Their offense has scored 251 goals this season averaging 3.5 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 226 goals against them allowing 3.2 goals per game.
Los Angeles Kings Analysis
The Kings are coming into this game with 86 points, a 38-24-10 record overall, and they are 18-15-4 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They have won 2 of their last 3 games and are coming into this one off of a loss in their last game which snapped a 2 game winning streak that they were on. Their 2 wins in that span were against the Calgary Flames and the Winnipeg Jets while their loss came against the Flames in their last game. They lost that game at home 3-2. Adrian Kempe scored 2 goals in that one. Adrian Kempe led the team in shots on net in that game with 7. Cal Petersen was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 33 shots with 30 saves and a .909 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 207 goals this season averaging 2.9 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 205 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.
Oilers vs Kings Prediction
The Oilers are coming into this game playing very well in their recent games as they have won 5 straight games. They even had a win against the Kings in that span but that win was at home and it came in a shootout for them as the Kings put up a very good fight in that game. The Oilers have been starting to fade a bit in their games as they are coming off of a win on the road in OT and against a Sharks team that has not been great all season. They are going up against a Kings side here that has not been playing as well recently but has still won 2 of their last 3 games and their last 2 losses have both been by 1 goal. The Kings are still fighting to catch the Oilers as they are just 1 point behind for 2nd place and this win would be massive for them. They will likely be looking for their revenge as well since they lost in a shootout to the Oilers just a week ago but now the Kings are at home and they have the advantage here. The Kings will win this game at home and get their revenge, snapping the winning streak of the Oilers here.
Oilers Kings Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Thursday, April 7, 2022 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Kings 3 Oilers 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Edmonton Oilers: 114-92 (+7.4u) on the moneyline in all games. 53-42 (+12.8u) on the moneyline in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 23-12 UNDER after a 5 game unbeaten streak.
Los Angeles Kings: 88-110 (-3.7u) on the moneyline in all games. 40-61 (-10.8u) on the moneyline vs. division opponents. 17-11 UNDER in a home game where the total is 6 or more.
Key Injuries
Edmonton Oilers: L. Draisaitl (C) Ques Fri - Undisclosed injury. J. Archibald (RW) Out indefinitely - Illness.
Los Angeles Kings: B. Lizotte (C) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed injury. A. Athanasiou (LW) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed injury. M. Anderson (D) Out indefinitely - Upper Body injury. M. Roy (D) Out indefinitely - Lower Body injury. D. Brown (RW) Out indefinitely - Upper Body injury. D. Doughty (D) Out indefinitely - Upper Body injury. B. Lemieux (LW) Out indefinitely - Lower Body injury. S. Walker (D) out for season - Lower Body injury.
Notable Quotes
“Our goalie makes maybe the play of the year there with that save and having the presence of mind to throw it up there. Smitty plays the puck unbelievably well. He was so good all night. For that to happen, it was pretty special to be a part of that play.” - Connor McDavid on their win against the Sharks on Tuesday night.
“This one was heavier and harder I thought than the one in Calgary, little more physicality both ways. They didn’t make those critical mistakes. They made some, but we didn’t capitalize. Fine line between the two teams tonight, just on the short end.” - Todd McLellan on his team’s loss against the Flames on Monday night.
Starting Lineups
Edmonton Oilers
LW Kane, Evander
C McDavid, Connor
RW Puljujärvi, Jesse
LD Nurse, Darnell
RD Ceci, Cody
G Smith, Mike
Los Angeles Kings
LW Iafallo, Alex
C Kopitar, Anze
RW Kempe, Adrian
LD Björnfot, Tobias
RD Durzi, Sean
G Petersen, Cal
Statistical Leaders
Edmonton Oilers
Points: C. McDavid (106)
Goals: L. Draisaitl (50)
Assists: C. McDavid (65)
GAA: M. Koskinen (3.10)
Los Angeles Kings
Points: A. Kopitar (61)
Goals: A. Kempe (31)
Assists: A. Kopitar (43)
GAA: J. Quick (2.66)
Coaches:
Edmonton Oilers: Jay Woodcroft (Interim)
Los Angeles Kings: Todd McLellan (3rd season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
