Los Angeles Kings - Edmonton Oilers: NHL match betting tip

Los Angeles will face Edmonton on April 22 on its own ice. This episode should be incredibly entertaining, as there is no clear favorite in it. The Kings have shown strong results on their home court throughout the season. Can they start this confrontation with victory? What should I bet on in this meeting? Look for answers to these questions in our betting tip

Command Analysis

Los Angeles Kings

Current form
Los Angeles had a great regular season for itself. The team was ranked among the leaders of the Western Conference and finished on the fourth line of the standings, earning a total of 105 points. Throughout the season, the club has had fairly stable results and has had long winning streaks.
The Kings performed especially powerfully on the home court. With the support of their stands, they demonstrated a powerful game on an ongoing basis and, in most cases, achieved success within the regular time. Let's remind that in four previous meetings out of five the club also achieved success. So, on their ice, the kings beat Colorado (5:4), defeated Edmonton (5:0) and beat Seattle (6:5), only after that they lost at home to Calgary with a score of 1:5.
By the way, in many cases, Jim Hiller's team was extremely reliable in defense and managed no more than two missed goals. In addition, the team is playing well in the minority and currently has 81.4% neutralization of the majority of the opponent.
Disqualifications and injuries
Tanner Jeannot will not participate in the upcoming bout due to injury.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, Los Angeles holds 21 power moves.
- The Kings, according to statistics, make 28 shots on target.

Edmonton Oilers

Current form
Edmonton is in the sixth position of the Western Conference and scored a total of 101 points. The team has had both successful and very unsuccessful periods this season. She usually didn't have a long winning streak, but she still managed to make it to the playoffs without any problems. The end of the regular season turned out to be the most successful for the club, because it celebrated Victoria in four out of five meetings.
At home, the Oilers defeated St. Louis (4:3) and San Jose (4:2), and after defeating Winnipeg (4:1) on the road, they still lost to the Kings (0:5). However, the oilers left in a good mood for a short break, because in the final confrontation with San Jose they won a dry victory with a score of 3:0, and Stuart Skinner parried all 18 shots in that duel.
Let's emphasize that Edmonton is playing about the same way on foreign venues this season as it does on its own ice. Most of all, the team is counting on the second game period, in which it has a 102:76 ratio in terms of goals scored and missed.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ekholm and Kane will miss the upcoming match due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- Edmonton makes an average of 32 shots on target.
- According to statistics, the oilers receive 7.23 minutes of penalty time.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total more than 1.5 pucks
In three out of four matches with the participation of the hosts, the first period turned out to be productive.
1.95The bet of the 2nd period: the victory of the hosts
In the last two meetings against Edmonton, the hosts achieved victory in the second leg.
2.60Tip and bets
We think that the kings have excellent chances of success in this confrontation. The Kings have been showing strong results on their ice throughout the season and have ended most of their fights in their favor. Past meetings against Edmonton, as a rule, Los Angeles also ended with a victory. For example, in the last match, the hosts celebrated success with a score of 5:0. We think that Victoria will remain behind Hiller's team in the opening match.
Prediction - Los Angeles wins with a handicap (0) in 1.82
Betting on an individual total
Los Angeles has been scoreless in the last two games against Edmonton. Overall, the Kings have shown extremely reliable defensive play throughout the season. The home team is playing well and is in the minority, occupying one of the first places in the league in this indicator. It is likely that the Kings will remain in the upcoming confrontation with less than three goals conceded.
We're betting on Edmonton's individual total of less than 2.5 goals for 1.90
Bet on the total total
Previous meetings between the clubs turned out to be quite low-level and took place with less than six goals scored. Los Angeles adheres to a closed style of play and finishes many matches with the minimum number of goals. Previous meetings with Edmonton were also inconclusive, so we suggest taking a smaller total in the upcoming confrontation.
We take a total of less than 5.5 goals for 1.90