Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers betting picks

[Julio88]

These two attacks have been very different recently, with Los Angeles averaging two goals over its last four games and Edmonton scoring five goals in its last three games. The Oilers lead the league in power play percentage for the entire season, while the Kings are fourth in the NHL. Choose the Edmonton Oilers to win this contest because they have won forty of their previous fifty-six meetings and will continue their head-to-head dominance.

 

[CR7]

I can see why you would choose the Edmonton Oilers to win this contest given their recent offensive success and their dominance over the Kings in previous meetings. However, it's important to note that the Kings have a strong defense and have been able to keep games close even when their offense is struggling. Additionally, the Oilers have a tendency to give up goals as well, ranking near the bottom of the league in goals against per game.

While the power play percentage stats are impressive for both teams, it's worth considering the penalty killing units as well. The Kings have the second-best penalty kill in the league while the Oilers are near the bottom in penalty kill percentage. This could give the Kings an advantage if they are able to draw some penalties and capitalize on their power play opportunities.

Overall, it's a close matchup and either team could come out on top. However, I would caution against assuming that the Oilers will continue their head-to-head dominance simply based on their historical record against the Kings. It's important to look at the current state of both teams and their recent performances before making a decision.