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Los Angeles Kings Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 Showdown

The Los Angeles Kings will face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series at Rogers Place on Friday at 10 PM ET. The Kings hold a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 games against Edmonton and previously won the regular-season series 3-1. Despite Edmonton being the betting favorite opening at -130, the line remains unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings +114 | Oilers -130
• Spread: Kings +1.5 (-235) | Oilers -1.5 (+195)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles vs Edmonton Stats

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings finished their regular season with four wins in their last five games, carrying that momentum into their first two playoff wins. They will aim to continue their winning streak and secure their seventh win in eight games on Friday. Los Angeles has been averaging 3.04 goals per game during the season, but have upped that to six goals per game in the playoffs. Adrian Kempe leads the team with seven points, followed by Anze Kopitar and Andrei Kuzmenko with five points each. Defensively, the Kings gave up an average of 2.48 goals per game in the regular season, but have allowed 3.5 goals per game in the playoffs. Goalie Darcy Kuemper has saved 24 of 26 shots faced and holds a 2-0-0 record with a 3.50 GAA and a .863 save percentage. With a power ranking of 14, Los Angeles ranks 13th in offense (3.08 goals per game), 2nd in defense (allowing 2.54 goals per game), and currently holds a record of 49-25-9 for the season.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers closed out the season on a strong note, winning four of their last five games. However, they dropped their first two games of the series and will look to bounce back with a win on Friday. Despite averaging 3.16 goals per game during the season, they have scored an average of 3.5 goals per game in the playoffs. Connor McDavid leads the team with four points, followed by Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl with three points each. The Oilers gave up an average of 2.87 goals per game during the season but are allowing six goals per game in the playoffs. Stuart Skinner has struggled in goal with a 6.11 GAA and .810 save percentage. The Oilers have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked #11 for offense, #15 for defense, with an overall record of 48-30-5. Los Angeles has not fared well against Edmonton, going 0-3-0 in their last three matchups.

Los Angeles Kings Dominate On Road, Edmonton Oilers Struggle at Home

The Los Angeles Kings have demonstrated a strong performance in their recent road games, winning four out of their last five, as opposed to the Edmonton Oilers who have suffered losses in three out of their last four games. The Kings have shown a superior offensive skill by scoring at least five goals in five of their last six games and have a solid record on special teams, with a 50 percent conversion rate on power play opportunities in their last two matches. In contrast, the Oilers rank 16th in penalty kills and have been struggling defensively, allowing 10 goals in their last three home games. It is expected that the Oilers will face challenges in slowing down the Kings' offense.

On the other hand, Edmonton has faced offensive struggles, scoring eight goals in their last three home games. They have also had difficulties on special teams, failing to convert any of their five power play opportunities in the first two games of the series. The Kings, ranking eighth in penalty kills, have displayed strong defensive play by only allowing seven goals in their last three road games. It is anticipated that the Kings will effectively contain Edmonton's offense. In consideration of these factors, it is advisable to take Los Angeles on the money line.

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