Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 4/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Kings (+155) Oilers (-195)

The Edmonton Oilers are hosting the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place on Wednesday in Game 2 of their 1st round series. The moneyline on this game has the Kings at +155 and the Oilers are priced at -195. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Los Angeles Kings will be looking to get a win in Game 2 after their 7-4 defeat to the Oilers in Game 1. The Kings had a good offensive output in this defeat. For the outing, they scored on 4 out of the 37 shots they launched. Moreover, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. Los Angeles accrued 8 penalty mins in this contest.

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Los Angeles Kings opponents have tallied 252 power play opportunities (10th in hockey) and have scored 38 goals in those attempts. The Kings have had 2,296 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .909. Los Angeles has tried 2,616 shots and has a shot percentage of 9.7%. At even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 172 goals while getting 200 as an offensive unit. Los Angeles has accounted for 244 power play opportunities and they have added 54 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 22.13%. For the season, they have recorded 97 points and their points % is .599. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 254 goals (16th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have allowed 210.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Cam Talbot. The opposition has been able to score 1,220 goals against Talbot in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.63. Talbot has been involved in 486 games over the course of his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .913 for his 27,782 minutes guarding the cage. He has a record of 245-176-42 and he was named the starter in 465 games. Over the course of his pro career, Talbot has earned 256 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .551. Talbot has had 14,097 shots taken against him and has gathered 12,877 total saves.

In Game 1, Edmonton had 4 power play chances in this one and recorded 3 out of those chances. The Oilers had 7 goals out of the 45 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Oilers have accumulated 229 goals at even strength and 63 goals (6th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Edmonton has put up 2,768 shots (1st in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.55%, while allowing the other team 2,307 shots. This season, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 292 goals, 104 points, as well as a points percentage of .642. They have permitted 236 goals to be scored by of a combination of 184 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 241 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 26.14%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.53% on the other teams 254 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.8%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Stuart Skinner in goal. He has recorded 3,177 saves out of the 3,494 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .909. Skinner holds a career record of 72-36-10 and has participated in 123 contests. He has started in 118 games and his ice time sits at 7,058 mins. Skinner's quality start rate comes in at 59.3% and he has 70 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has allowed 317 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (+155)

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