Oilers vs. Kings Odds, Picks, Predictions: Target Nugent-Hopkins To Score

The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. LosAngeles Kings are 8-2-1 in the past 11 games. Edmonton has won just one of four games on their recent homestand. The Kings have climbed into second place in Pacific Division, four points behind the firstplace Vegas Golden Knights.

The consensus moneyline opened with the Kings priced as home favorites at -115. In early wagering, 56% of the tickets and 59% on Edmonton. The consensus total opened at 6.5.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 19 goals in 41 games this season. He plays on the wing with Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman. The Kings have a mediocre goalie, but they rank 14th in expected goals against per 60 minutes and 21st in goals for per minute on home ice. Nugenhooper is +260 at the odds.

Oilers vs. Kings is a game with a large variance. Caesars offers a robust +260 for a Nugent-Hopkins anytime goal. DraftKings, BetMGM and PointsBet are paying +210 for the same goal, but a $20 bet at Caeres would pay out $52.

Oilers vs. Kings is on 1/9/2023 at 1:15 p.m. ET.

Oilers vs. Kings is a must-win game for the Oilers.