Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/26/2024]

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Place on Monday, with puck drop at 9:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Monday's Kings vs. Oilers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kings vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Kings and Oilers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 56% chance of beating the Kings.

According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Kings vs. Oilers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Oilers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-176)	-1.5 (+150)
Moneyline	+136	-162
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Oilers are -1.5 favorites versus the Kings, with +150 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -176.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -162. That means you can risk $162 to win $100 for a total payout of $262 if they get the W.
• DraftKings also has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +136, where you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Kings vs. Oilers Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kings +1.5	-176
Moneyline	Kings	+136
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, taking the Kings moneyline is the best option due to the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Kings vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kings vs. Oilers?

According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Oilers.

Our projections give Kempe a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Kings star is a 38.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	7.5%
Kevin Fiala	5.9%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	4.9%
Quinton Byfield	4.7%
Trevor Moore	4.0%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	7.3%
Connor McDavid	7.2%
Zach Hyman	6.8%
Evander Kane	5.0%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	3.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	38.1%
Kevin Fiala	32.4%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	28.6%
Quinton Byfield	25.2%
Trevor Moore	23.6%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	40.8%
Connor McDavid	40.3%
Zach Hyman	36.6%
Evander Kane	28.0%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	24.2%

Kings vs. Oilers Game Information

Monday's action between the Oilers and Kings at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Monday February 26, 2024
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

Our full coverage of Kings vs. Oilers includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live scores.

Conclusion

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