by Rod Pearson
Sunday, Feb 25, 2024
Game Time: 9:30 pm ET, Monday, February 26, 2024
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Kings +136, Oilers -162; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Kings +136, Oilers -162; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Kings +136, Oilers -162; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 29-17-10 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Edmonton Oilers: 33-20-2 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Los Angeles Kings: 7-2-1 last 10
Edmonton Oilers: 4-5-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with 68 points, a 29-17-10 record overall, and they are 18-7-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Anaheim Ducks in their last game, winning that one at home 3-2 in a shootout. Drew Doughty and Kevin Fiala each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Adrian Kempe led the team in assists with 2 while Matt Roy led the team in shots on net in that game with 10. David Rittich was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 24 shots with 22 saves and a .917 save percentage. Their offense has scored 174 goals this season averaging 3.1 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 152 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
The Oilers are entering this game with 68 points, a 33-20-2 record overall, and they are 17-8-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Calgary Flames in their last game, losing that one at home 6-3. Zach Hyman led the team in goals scored with 2 while Mattias Janmark scored 1 goal for them in that game. Connor McDavid led the team in assists with 2 while Zach Hyman led the team in shots on net in that game with 8. Stuart Skinner was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 30 shots with 25 saves and a .833 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 197 goals this season averaging 3.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 166 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.
Kings vs Oilers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Kings listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 29-17-10 record overall which has them in 4th place of their division in the West and in a Wild Card spot for the playoffs right now. They are trying to climb into a divisional playoff spot though and they have looked great in their road games this season with their 18-7-4 road record, playing better in those games than on home ice. Meanwhile, the Oilers have also looked good in their games this season with their 33-20-2 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot right now. They have also looked great on home ice with their 17-8-2 home record. They haven't looked great in their games lately though as they were really hot going into the All-Star break but they have not been hot coming out of it. They are only 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and they just took another bad home loss against their rival in their last game, losing 6-3 to the Flames. The Kings have been getting hot lately though as they went through their own slump weeks ago and have now broken out of it with their new head coach. They are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and they have the momentum on their side right now with another win in their last one. The Kings have been the hotter team coming into this one and they can take advantage of the way the Oilers have been playing lately since the Kings have been such a great road team all season. The best way to place a bet here is on the Kings to win this game.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 123-108 (+5.9 units) on the moneyline in all games. 47-39 (+11.9 units) on the moneyline in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 17-8 UNDER in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 33-21 UNDER in all games.
Edmonton Oilers: 19-26 (-18 units) on the moneyline off a home loss. 32-31 (-12.8 units) on the moneyline after playing a game where 9 or more total goals were scored. 27-19 UNDER after allowing 5 goals or more. 8-4 UNDER off a home loss against a division rival.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: M. Anderson (D) Out indefinitely - Upper Body. V. Arvidsson (RW) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. C. Grundstrom (RW) Mid March - Lower Body. P. Copley (G) out for season - Knee.
Edmonton Oilers: None.
Notable Quotes
“We generated 50 shots, plenty of chances. Their goalie played very well. But having said that, our goalie had to play well. Not as many chances, but they had some real looks off the rush that we didn’t like, but the goalie was there to make the saves.” - Jim Hiller after his team’s win against the Ducks in their game on Saturday.
“I mean, it’s an 82-game season. Would you like to play perfect every 10-game stretch? Sure. Are you going to? Probably not. At the same time, we’re getting closer to the playoffs and we’re still fighting for a spot. We have to learn that we can’t just flip it on and think we’re going to win every game in the third period. You have to start on time.” - Zach Hyman after their loss against the Flames in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Kempe, Adrian
C Kopitar, Anze
RW Laferriere, Alex
LD Gavrikov, Vladislav
RD Doughty, Drew
G Rittich, David
Edmonton Oilers
LW Foegele, Warren
C McDavid, Connor
RW Hyman, Zach
LD Ekholm, Mattias
RD Bouchard, Evan
G Pickard, Calvin
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: A. Kempe (51)
Goals: T. Moore (21)
Assists: A. Kempe (32)
GAA: D. Rittich (2.21)
Edmonton Oilers
Points: C. McDavid (89)
Goals: Z. Hyman (37)
Assists: C. McDavid (68)
GAA: C. Pickard (2.53)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (Interim)
Edmonton Oilers: Kris Knoblauch (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
