Oilers vs. Kings Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks – NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5
by Travis Goldberg | May 9, 2022
The Edmonton Oilers ready for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place on Tuesday, May 10, starting at 10:00 PM ET. The series is tied 2-2. The bookmakers have made the Oilers solid favorites at -216 on the moneyline, and the Kings are at +179. Find more below on the Oilers vs. Kings betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Oilers vs. Kings Spread and Betting Line
Oilers vs Kings Betting Information
| Favorite |
Moneyline |
Underdog |
Moneyline |
| Oilers |
-216 |
Kings |
+179 |
Oilers vs. Kings Game Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Arena: Rogers Place
Computer Predictions for Oilers vs. Kings
Computer picks for Oilers vs Kings
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Oilers (-1.5)
|
Under (6.5)
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Oilers 4 Kings 2
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Oilers vs. Kings Betting Trends
Through 62 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Edmonton has been victorious 42 times.
The Oilers have won 14 of the 17 games they have played with moneyline odds shorter than -216.
Edmonton has a 68.4% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.
Edmonton Oilers Leaders
Connor McDavid has been vital to Edmonton this season, with 123 points in 80 games.
Leon Draisaitl is another top contributor for Edmonton with 110 points (1.4 per game), scoring 55 goals and adding 55 assists.
Zach Hyman has scored 27 goals and added 27 assists through 76 games for Edmonton.
Mikko Koskinen (27-12-4) has a goals against average of 3.1 on the season, and 1261 saves. His .903 save percentage ranks 47th in the league.
Edmonton Oilers Season Stats
The Oilers offense’s 285 total goals (3.5 per game) are ranked seventh in the league this year.
The Oilers rank 18th in total goals against, conceding 3.1 goals per game (251 total) in NHL play.
The team is ranked 11th in goal differential at +34.
The 60 power-play goals the Oilers have scored this season have come on 235 power-play chances, ranking them seventh-best in the NHL.
The Oilers’ 25.5% power-play conversion rate ranks third-best in the league this season.
The Oilers’ offense has netted 11 shorthanded goals this season (third among all teams).
The Oilers kill 79.4% of their opponent’s power plays, the 17th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Oilers win the ninth-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 51.2%.
The Oilers shoot 10.2% as a team, ranked 11th-best in the league.
The Oilers’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 22.6 hits and 12.4 blocked shots per game.
Kings vs. Oilers Betting Trends
The Kings have claimed an upset victory in 20, or 40.0%, of the 50 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Los Angeles has a record of 6-2 in games when oddsmakers list them +179 or longer on the moneyline.
Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Kings have a 35.8% chance to win.
Los Angeles Kings Leaders
Anze Kopitar is an important part of the offense for Los Angeles, with 67 points this season. He has put up 19 goals and 48 assists in 81 games.
Adrian Kempe is a top scorer for Los Angeles, with 54 total points this season. He has netted 35 goals and provided 19 assists in 78 games.
Phillip Danault has scored 27 goals and contributed 24 assists for Los Angeles, giving him a point total of 51.
Jonathan Quick has a 23-13-9 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (35th in the league). In 46 games, he has 1168 saves, and has conceded 116 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Los Angeles Kings Season Stats
The Kings have scored 235 goals this season (2.9 per game) to rank 20th in the league.
The Kings’ 232 total goals given up (2.8 per game) are the ninth-fewest in the NHL.
Their 17th-ranked goal differential is +3.
The Kings have put up 39 power-play goals this season (25th in the NHL) on 248 power-play chances.
The Kings have the NHL’s 27th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 15.7%.
The Kings have scored 11 shorthanded goals this season (third among NHL squads).
The Kings’ 22nd-ranked penalty kill rate is 76.7%.
The Kings have the fifth-best faceoff win rate in the NHL (52.2%).
The Kings’ collective 8.2% shooting percentage ranks 32nd in the league.
The Kings have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 20.3 hits and 13.3 blocked shots per game.
Oilers and Kings Injury Report
Oilers: Oscar Klefbom: Out (Shoulder)
Kings: Viktor Arvidsson: Day To Day (Undisclosed), Drew Doughty: Out For Season (Wrist), Sean Walker: Out For Season (Lower body)
Our best bet is Oilers on the moneyline at -216 and against the spread (-1.5) after looking at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will stay under the total of 6.5 goals.
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