Oilers vs. Kings Prediction and Odds - Apr 29, 2023

The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Oilers and Kings, made the 2023 NHL Playoffs, 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 until a champion is crowned.

Dimers' top betting picks for Oilers vs. Kings, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Oilers vs. Kings?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Oilers-Kings NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 58% chance of getting the W against the Kings.

More: Oilers vs. Kings Simulated 10K Times

Oilers vs. Kings Game Odds

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 (-160), Oilers -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Kings +146, Oilers -170
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -160 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +146, which means you can bet $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -170, where you can risk $170 to win $100, for a total payout of $270, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 @ -160 via FanDuel Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Kings @ +146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via PointsBet (2.1% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Kings moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+120) that are available from PointsBet.

Oilers vs. Kings Prediction

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

Oilers vs. Kings Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a ** chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Oilers star is a 52.5% chance of registering an anytime goal**.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 10.0% probability
• Connor McDavid: 8.9% probability
• Zach Hyman: 6.4% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.2% probability
• Evander Kane: 3.8% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 6.5% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 4.5% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 4.4% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 3.9% probability
• Phillip Danault: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 52.5% probability
• Connor McDavid: 48.1% probability
• Zach Hyman: 31.9% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 27.3% probability
• Evander Kane: 21.6% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 35.6% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 29.7% probability
• Kevin Fiala: 24.3% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 23.2% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 23.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Oilers vs. Kings on Saturday April 29, 2023.

Oilers vs. Kings 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Kings and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Saturday April 29, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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