- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kings
- Oilers vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN | RSNW
The Edmonton Oilers (28-23) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (23-20) on Feb. 26 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Oilers vs. Kings Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Oilers vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Oilers | -1.5 +200 | 6 +100 | -110 |
| Kings | +1.5 -250 | 6 -120 | -110 |
Oilers vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 51.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Oilers vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Oilers will cover the spread with 50.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 away games (+9.95 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.10 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 games (+6.65 Units / 83% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 away games (+6.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+6.00 Units / 62% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 10 games (+7.50 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+7.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.75 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.65 Units / 31% ROI)
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 22-37 against the spread this NHL season (-9.4 Units / -13.61% ROI).
- Oilers are 28-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.95 Units /-18.9% ROI
- Oilers are 33-23 when betting the Over for +7.8 Units / 11.8% ROI
- Oilers are 23-33 when betting the Under for -12.75 Units /-19.71% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 20-37 against the spread this NHL season (-20.05 Units /-24.74% ROI).
- Kings are 23-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.05 Units / -27.28% ROI
- Kings are 25-32 when betting the Over for -9.45 Units / -15.32% ROI
- Kings are 32-25 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 6.38% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 1.5 +180 | 1.5 -250 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 +110 | 3.5 -150 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +120 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Oilers are 123-93 (.569) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 42-25 (.627) when creating 5 or more rush chances last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .544
The Oilers were 26-11 (.703) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Kings are 22-32 (.407) this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-36 (.333) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings were 16-1 (.941) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have averaged 3.67 expected goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.07
The Oilers have 67.71 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 205.48 expected goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 6.6 high danger chances per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.4
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have scored on 6% of cycle chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have scored on 4% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Kings scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 27% of second chance opportunities this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 27% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed 0.3 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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