Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 2/15/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+110) Kings (-134)

Crypto.com Arena is the location where the Los Angeles Kings (24-16-7) will take on the Edmonton Oilers (24-18-3) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Edmonton at +110 and Los Angeles opens at -134. The betting total is set at 6.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 victory over the Islanders in their previous outing. The Oilers were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the victory. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 3 of the 36 shots they put on goal. Furthermore, they had 2 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. Edmonton earned 6 minutes in the box for this matchup.

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When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 143 goals (14th in the NHL) so far this season and have surrendered 147. For the year, they sit with 51 points and their points percentage is .567. Edmonton has 125 power play chances and they have added 35 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 28.00%. When playing at even strength, the Oilers have surrendered 116 goals while getting 108 of their own. Edmonton has tried 1,504 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.5%. The Oilers have had 1,454 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .899. Edmonton Oilers opponents have recorded 132 power play opportunities (20th in pro hockey) and have racked up 31 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Mike Smith. Smith has been involved in 651 games during his pro hockey career. He has earned an overall record of 286-258-77 and he started in 609 games. The opposition has notched 1,676 goals against Smith in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.70. Smith has had 19,017 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 17,341 saves. His save percentage currently is .912 in his 37,195 mins on the ice. Throughout his time in hockey, Smith has 323 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .530.

Their last time out, Los Angeles played the Red Wings in a matchup where the Kings earned a win by a mark of 5-3. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this contest but didn't score a goal. The Kings recorded 5 goals out of the 45 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Kings have earned 111 goals at even strength and 23 goals (22nd in professional hockey) while on the power play. Los Angeles has tried 1,677 shots (3rd in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 7.99%, while allowing the other team 1,353 shots. For the season, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 134 goals, 55 points, as well as a points percentage of .585. They have a total of 147 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.65%. They have a penalty kill rate of 73.44% on their opponents 128 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.5%. They have allowed 128 goals to be scored by of a combination of 94 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice.

Across the ice you are going to see Jonathan Quick protecting the goal. His opponents are averaging 2.41 goals per contest and he has conceded 1,629 goals altogether. Quick's quality start percentage is 54.1% and he has 370 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has started in 684 games and his ice time sits at 40,495 mins. Quick is the owner of a career mark of 348-259-75 and has participated in 694 games. He has accrued 17,069 saves out of 18,698 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .913.

Who will win tonight's NHL game ATS?

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (+110)

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