A couple of teams that split their season series 2-2 last year, the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings face off at the Staples Center. The first puck will drop at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, and you’ll be able to watch this divisional matchup live on Sportsnet West.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings Odds
Los Angeles (+115) is entering this one as the underdog to Edmonton (-135), and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals (-120 for the over, +100 for the under).
Edmonton is 10-12 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.9 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 22 regular season contests, 10 of its games have gone over the total, while another 10 have gone under and just two have pushed. As the road team this season, the Oilers are 6-7 SU.
Edmonton has converted on 21.1 percent of its power play chances this season, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 22nd overall, and it has successfully killed off 76.1 percent of all penalties.
For the team as a whole, Edmonton has been penalized 4.0 times per game during the 2018-19 season, and 5.8 per game over its last five on the road. The team’s had to kill penalties 17.6 minutes per contest over their last five road games.
With a .888 save percentage and 25.0 saves per game, Cam Talbot (5-9-1) has been the best option in goal for Edmonton this year. If head coach Todd Mclellan chooses to rest him, however, Edmonton could turn to Mikko Koskinen (5-4-1), who has a .914 save percentage and 2.57 goals against average this year.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will both spearhead the attack for the visiting Oilers. McDavid has 32 points on 13 goals and 19 assists, and has recorded multiple points nine times. Draisaitl has 13 goals and 13 assists to his credit, and has logged at least one point in 16 games.
On the other side of the rink, Los Angeles is 7-15 straight up (SU) and has lost 8.8 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 22 regular season contests, 11 of its games have gone under the total, while nine have gone over and just one has pushed. It’s 4-9 SU as the home team this season.
Los Angeles has converted on just 13.4 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a figure that’s ranked 30th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 29th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 74.2 percent of all penalties.
Los Angeles skaters have been sent to the penalty box only 3.5 times per game this season, 3.4 per game over their past five match ups total, and 3.2 per game over their last five at home. The team has been forced to defend opponent power plays just 7.7 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Jack Campbell (25.0 saves per game) has been the primary choice in goal for Los Angeles. Campbell has five wins and eight losses to his credit and has registered a 2.33 goals against average and a .923 save percentage this season.
Ilya Kovalchuk (five goals, nine assists) will lead the attack for the Kings.
Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings Betting Predictions
Prediction: SU Winner – Kings, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- For both of these clubs, the total has gone over in three of their past five matchups.
- Edmonton has attempted 31.0 shots per game overall this season (ranked 20th in the NHL), and 31.6 in its last 10 outings.
- The Kings are 2-8 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 4-10 in games where they serve fewer than 10 penalty minutes, in total.
- Los Angeles skaters have managed 3.0 takeaways per game over its last five home games, a drop-off from its season average of 4.0 takeaways per game (ranked 32nd overall).
- Edmonton is ranked 10th in the league this season with 8.6 takeaways per game. That figure has trended lower, however, as the team has averaged 7.6 takeaways over its last 10 games and 6.8 takeaways over its last five.
