Oilers vs. Kings Prediction and Odds - May 6, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers meet in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

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

Sixteen teams, including the Oilers and Kings, reached the NHL Playoffs 2022, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins advancing to the next round of the competition.

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

Who will win Oilers vs. Kings?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Oilers-Kings NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 56% chance of defeating the Kings.

More: Oilers vs. Kings Simulated 10,000 Times

Oilers vs. Kings Odds

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 (-200), Oilers -1.5 (+176)
• Moneyline: Kings +130, Oilers -145
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+115/-122)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +176.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +130, which means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -122.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kings (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Kings +1.5 @ -200 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Kings @ +130 via PointsBet (0.8% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed 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, betting on the Kings moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Oilers vs. Kings Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Oilers-Kings matchup, including pregame predictions, computer 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 choose the best prop picks for Friday'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 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Oilers star is a 38.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 7.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 7.0% probability
• Evander Kane: 6.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 4.6% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.2% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 6.3% probability
• Phillip Danault: 5.8% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 5.1% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 5.0% probability
• Trevor Moore: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 38.2% probability
• Connor McDavid: 35.0% probability
• Evander Kane: 33.6% probability
• Zach Hyman: 24.5% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 22.1% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 31.8% probability
• Phillip Danault: 27.8% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 26.8% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 26.0% probability
• Trevor Moore: 22.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Oilers vs. Kings on Friday May 6, 2022.

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Oilers vs. Kings 2022 Game Info

When do the Kings play the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

• Date: Friday May 6, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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