Oilers vs Kings Prediction and NHL Tips - 2 May 2024
Last updated: May 2, 2024, 2:09AM | Published: Apr 30, 2024, 7:21AM
The Edmonton Oilers will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Kings in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Rogers Place on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Oilers vs Kings game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs Kings
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Edmonton-Los Angeles NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 59% chance of beating the Kings at Rogers Place.
More: Oilers vs Kings Match Centre
Oilers vs Kings: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Rogers Place are listed here:
- Head to Head: Oilers $1.54, Kings $2.76
- Line: Oilers -1.5 ($2.28), Kings +1.5 ($1.72)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.14, Under $1.79
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 Oilers at $1.54 and the Kings at $2.76.
The Oilers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Kings, with odds of $2.28 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.72.
The Over/Under for Oilers vs Kings sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.14 and odds for the Under at $1.79.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Oilers vs Kings: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Los Angeles at $2.76 with Betfair (4.8% edge) 🔥
- Line: Kings +1.5 at $1.72 with Betfair (62% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.14 with Betfair (1.5% edge)
When you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of our best tips for today across all sports.
Our Oilers vs Kings betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kings to win is our recommended option because of the 4.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.14) that are available from Betfair.
Oilers vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Edmonton vs Los Angeles on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live updates.
Oilers vs Kings: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs Kings? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Oilers vs Kings.
McDavid has a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 38.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 7.3% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 7.1% probability
- Zach Hyman: 7.0% probability
- Adam Henrique: 4.2% probability
- Evander Kane: 3.7% probability
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 7.1% probability
- Trevor Moore: 4.8% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 4.6% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 4.2% probability
- Viktor Arvidsson: 4.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 38.9% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 38.0% probability
- Zach Hyman: 35.2% probability
- Adam Henrique: 24.3% probability
- Evander Kane: 23.1% probability
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 37.3% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 28.4% probability
- Trevor Moore: 25.9% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 25.3% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 24.6% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Edmonton vs Los Angeles game at Rogers Place.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Oilers vs Kings: Preview
The game between the Oilers and Kings in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday 2 May 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Rogers Place
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Edmonton vs Los Angeles predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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