Edmonton Oilers - Los Angeles Kings predictions and free betting tips [23/04/2024]

The first match of the Stanley Cup playoffs 1/8 finals between the Western conference competitors kicks off at 05:00 GMT. The night hockey fans are looking forward to the face-off between Los Angeles and Edmonton.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles team took part in 82 official matches of the NHL regular 2023-2024 seasons. With 82 games played, Los Angeles scored 99 points, securing the 7th place in the Western conference tournament table. Throughout the 2023-2024 course, Los Angeles hockey players showed average results and did not stand out among their spectacles, yet they managed to get into the Stanley Cup playoffs, which can be considered a positive outcome under current conditions. Los Angeles remained in the 7th position at the end of the regular championship, edging out competitors from Las Vegas for a higher seed.

The Kings could have finished even higher, but they fell behind Nashville in some additional statistical indicators and stayed at the 7th position in the Western Conference. If we talk about how Los Angeles had been performing throughout the season, it becomes clear when you glance at the stats of missed pucks. The Kings missed only 215 pucks in 82 matches, offering the best count in the Western conference. In the first round of the playoffs, Los Angeles crossed paths with Edmonton, whom the Kings are looking to 'dry out' and prolong the series to at least 5 or 6 matches.

Edmonton

The Edmonton hockey players took part in 82 official matches in the NHL regular 2023-2024 seasons. Edmonton managed to score 104 points in 82 matches, which allowed them to take the 5th place in the Western conference and qualify for the second stage of the championship without much difficulty. Throughout the regular 2023-2024 seasons, Edmonton was always among the leaders and never risked missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs. By the end of the regular championship, Edmonton finished in the 5th position, falling behind only to competitors representing Colorado, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Dallas.

Almost till the close of the regular championship, Edmonton strived for a more advantageous position before the start of the playoffs but lost to competitors and will now embark from the 5th position, which promises a not so easy confrontation against Los Angeles. The famous club from Los Angeles bases its unpleasant game primarily on excellent defensive actions. Los Angeles missed the least in the conference during the regular championship, and Edmonton's attack is noticeably more potent than the defence. In the first game, Edmonton will need to adapt to the opponent's game and find weak points.

Face-to-face meetings

Edmonton and Los Angeles had faced off in 71 matches. Los Angeles carries a record of 38 victories, and Edmonton won in 33 matches.

Total Forecast

Edmonton's individual total will be more than 2 goals scored.

Forecast

Edmonton will win in regular time. The match won't be the easiest for Edmonton, seeing the way their opponents play in defence and know how to 'dry out' the game. The Canadian club will have to maximise the utilisation of their opportunities and prevent 'the kings' from darting into swift attacks.