The Edmonton Oilers (40-29-10) meet the Los Angeles Kings (33-26-19) at Crypto.com Arena in a matinee game in Southern California. Edmonton holds a one-point lead in the Pacific Division over the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights, both with 89 points. The Los Angeles Kings also have an outside chance at moving up in the standings, sitting with 85 points with four games to go. They must have a win on Saturday, however, they’re just 14-17-9 at home this season, and it’s been a major anchor dragging the team down.
The Oilers have managed 90 points, while going 19-15-6 on the road. They hold a tenuous lead. It’s very possible we see the Oilers and Kings meet in the first-round of the playoffs yet again. These teams have been frequent combatants in recent seasons in the first round. Los Angeles has picked up points in five straight games, going 4-0-1 in the span, putting itself in the best possible position for a playoff shot. The Kings offense has been on fire lately, too, going for 4.0 goals per game in the past 5 games. Edmonton won last season’s playoff series in six games. We have seen a split this season in the regular season meetings, with Edmonton winning 8-1 in Los Angeles on Feb. 26 in the most recent matchup. Let’s back the Oilers to get the job done.
Oilers vs Kings prediction: Oilers ML (-115) at time of publishing. Playable to -120.
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