Kings vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds - May 2, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers square off with the Los Angeles Kings in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at Rogers Place on Monday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Kings and Oilers, reached the NHL Playoffs 2022, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round of the competition.

Dimers' top betting picks for Kings vs. Oilers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Kings vs. Oilers?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Kings-Oilers NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 62% chance of defeating the Kings.

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Kings vs. Oilers Game Odds

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+125), Kings +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Oilers -190, Kings +170
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are -1.5 favorites against the Kings, with +125 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -190. That means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +170, where you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Kings vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Kings @ +170 via PointsBet (0.9% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kings moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Kings vs. Oilers Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Los Angeles vs. Edmonton, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Monday's Kings-Oilers matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Kings vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Oilers? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kings and Oilers.

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 39.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 5.0% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 4.6% probability
• Phillip Danault: 4.4% probability
• Dustin Brown: 3.9% probability
• Trevor Moore: 3.8% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 8.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 7.3% probability
• Evander Kane: 6.1% probability
• Zach Hyman: 4.8% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 26.3% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 25.8% probability
• Phillip Danault: 24.0% probability
• Dustin Brown: 21.8% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 21.6% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 39.7% probability
• Connor McDavid: 35.7% probability
• Evander Kane: 30.4% probability
• Zach Hyman: 25.7% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 22.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Kings vs. Oilers on Monday May 2, 2022.

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Kings vs. Oilers 2022 Game Info

When do the Oilers play the Kings in the NHL Playoffs?

• Date: Monday May 2, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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