Kings vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 31 December 2023

Last updated: Dec 31, 2023, 3:09AM | Published: Dec 30, 2023, 12:17AM

The Los Angeles Kings will square off with the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kings vs Oilers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Kings vs Oilers

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Los Angeles-Edmonton NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 53% chance of winning against the Oilers at Crypto.com Arena.

More: Kings vs Oilers Simulated 10,000 Times

Kings vs Oilers: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:

Head to Head: Kings $1.90, Oilers $2.08
Line: Kings -1.5 ($3.17), Oilers +1.5 ($1.42)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.18

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kings at $1.90 and the Oilers at $2.08.

The Kings are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Oilers, with odds of $3.17 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.42.

The Over/Under for Kings vs Oilers has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.18.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

The best site to place a bet on the Kings vs Oilers game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Kings vs Oilers: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Los Angeles at $1.90 with Betfair (53% probability)
Line: Kings -1.5 at $3.17 with Betfair (0.6% edge)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (2.4% edge)

Stats Insider's Kings vs Oilers best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Kings -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.18) that are available from Betfair.

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Before you begin, explore our comprehensive guide to lay betting on Betfair in Australia for expert tips and insights.

Kings vs Oilers: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Los Angeles vs Edmonton on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live updates.

Kings vs Oilers: Player Props

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

According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Kings vs Oilers.

McDavid has an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Oilers star has a 41.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Tips

Kings First Goal Scorer Tips

Adrian Kempe: 6.6% probability
Trevor Moore: 6.0% probability
Anze Kopitar: 5.5% probability
Kevin Fiala: 5.3% probability
Pierre-Luc Dubois: 3.9% probability

Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 8.1% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 7.4% probability
Zach Hyman: 6.3% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.7% probability
Evander Kane: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Adrian Kempe: 35.4% probability
Trevor Moore: 31.9% probability
Kevin Fiala: 29.2% probability
Anze Kopitar: 29.0% probability
Pierre-Luc Dubois: 22.1% probability

Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 41.1% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 38.4% probability
Zach Hyman: 34.2% probability
Evander Kane: 26.2% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 25.6% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Los Angeles vs Edmonton match-up at Crypto.com Arena.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Kings vs Oilers: Preview

The match-up between the Kings and Oilers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.

Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers
Date: Sunday 31 December 2023
Time: 2:00pm AEDT
Venue: Crypto.com Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Los Angeles vs Edmonton predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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