Oilers vs Kings Odds, Lines & Picks for Game 3
Just like in game 1 of the Kings vs Oilers series, Edmonton’s two-goal edge in game 2 evaporated. Unlike the first meeting, the Oilers managed to score two more to win 4-2 to avoid going down 2-0 headed to Los Angeles.
The first two games mirrored that of the first two in round one last year, with each team splitting. Edmonton heads to LA with NHL points leader Connor McDavid only recording one assist thus far.
Heading into the series, the Oilers were heavy -220 favorites to advance to the second round. Read on for Oilers vs Kings analysis.
Oilers vs Kings Game 3 Odds
Edmonton is the third choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +900, while Los Angeles is a distant 13th at +2500. The Oilers are the -140 favorite in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals. For game 1, Edmonton was a -195 favorite, then they were -220 for game 2, and now -140.
Puck drop is set for 10:00pm ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California with TNT broadcasting the game in the States and Rogers Sportsnet along with CBC covering it in Canada.
Odds as of April 20th at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
In game 1, Edmonton blew a pair of two-goal leads in the third frame, only to lose in overtime. Then in game 2, they held another two-goal edge, only to see it erased in the second stanza. A resilient Oilers squad netted a pair in the final frame to split the series after two games.
Oil Country has won 15 of their last 17 tilts, with the two defeats coming in overtime. They’ve yet to receive much offense from Connor McDavid shockingly. The leading points getter has just one assist thus far.
The team benefitted from secondary scoring on Wednesday, with Derek Ryan potting a marker, and Klim Kostin netting the game-winning goal in the third period.
Edmonton has won seven of nine against playoff squads, with both losses coming past regulation. The Oilers are facing a team that has dropped seven of eight against teams with a winning percentage above .600.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Analysis
Obviously the Kings would’ve won the first two battles heading back home, but realistically, they can’t be too upset about a split. To be down two goals in both games, and earning one victory, is pretty good, considering Edmonton is the highest-scoring squad in hockey.
Los Angeles has done an excellent job at keeping Connor McDavid in check, as he has no goals on eleven shots. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has been everything LA could’ve wanted when they acquired him by the trade deadline. He has a solid .921 save percentage in the first two games.
— Russell Morgan (@NHLRussell) April 11, 2023
