Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 3/28/24
Edmonton Oilers (43-23-4) vs Los Angeles Kings (38-22-11)
Game Info: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)
Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -179 / Los Angeles Kings +141 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers meet Thursday in NHL action from Rogers Place. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Team Preview
The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to build on their four-game win streak after a 3-2 win over Vancouver last time out. Anze Kopitar leads the Kings in scoring with 64 points including 24 goals and 40 assists while Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each have 63 points with Kempe logging a team-high 41 assists while Fiala has 24 goals and 39 assists. Quinton Byfield has 52 points with 19 goals and 33 assists while Trevor Moore has 49 points with a team-high 26 goals. Cam Talbot has posted a 23-16-6 mark in goal for the Kings this season with a 2.43 GAA and a .917 save percentage while David Rittich is 11-5-3 with a 2.17 GAA and a .921 save percentage as well this season.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have won the third period in each of their last six games following a road win.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Kings' last six games.
Edmonton Oilers Team Preview
The Edmonton Oilers come into this game looking to build on a 4-3 OT win over Winnipeg last time out. Connor McDavid leads the Oilers in scoring with 119 points including a team-high 93 assists while Leon Draisaitl has 93 points with 38 goals and 55 assists. Zach Hyman has 70 points with a team-high 51 goals while Evan Bouchard has 72 points with 15 goals and 57 assists as well. Evander Kane has 39 points with 21 goals and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 61 points with 44 assists this season. Stuart Skinner is 32-14-4 with a 2.66 GAA and a .905 save percentage while Calvin Pickard is 10-5 with a 2.32 GAA and a .913 save percentage this season.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have lost eight of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Kings and Oilers.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Oilers' last 10 night games.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
Kings vs. Oilers Prediction
I’m on the Kings here. I know the Oilers have been solid this season, especially at home, but the Kings are playing well once again and have played their best hockey on the road all year long. I was tempted to side with the Oilers here, but I think the value is on the Kings on the road with the plus money. Give me Los Angeles here.
Chris’s Pick Los Angeles +141
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo

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