The 3rd-seed Los Angeles Kings go up against divisional-rival 2nd-seed Edmonton Oilers Monday in Game 1 of their 1st-round series at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Kings limped into the postseason with a 5-5-0 mark in the last 10. All-Star LW Kevin Fiala (lower body) has been out since April 1 and didn’t participate in practice Saturday. They also have a decision to make between the pipes as Pheonix Copley really saved their season, but Joonas Korpisalo has the playoff experience. LA is +185 underdogs to win the series.
Edmonton was dominant down the stretch as C Connor McDavid fed his teammates as well as he fed himself. He led the league in goals (63), assists (89) and points (153). The Oilers have the 3rd-shortest odds to win the Stanley Cup at +900 and 2nd-shortest (+300) to come out of the West. McDavid has a lot of early exits from the playoffs chirping at him on his shoulder, and he’s looking to go deep.
Kings at Oilers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kings +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Oilers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Kings +1.5 (-155) | Oilers -1.5 (+125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)