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Los Angeles Kings Poised for Victory Against Struggling Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers will look to take the series lead when they face the Los Angeles Kings in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. The Oilers are coming off a 4-3 win in Game 4, tying the series at 2-2. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings, with Los Angeles opening as the betting favorite at -120 and currently sitting at -134. Tune in to see which team comes out on top in this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +115 | Kings -134
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Kings -1.5 (+189)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.

Edmonton vs Los Angeles Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers started the series 0-2 but were able to bounce back with two consecutive wins at home, tying the series. They will aim to break their losing streak and take a 3-2 series lead when they face off against Los Angeles on Tuesday. Throughout the regular season, Edmonton averaged 3.16 goals per game, a number that has increased to 4.5 in the playoffs. Connor McDavid leads the team with nine points, followed by Leon Draisaitl with nine and Evan Bouchard with seven. Despite giving up an average of 2.87 goals per game during the regular season, Edmonton is allowing 4.75 goals per game in the playoffs. Goalie Calvin Pickard saved 38 of 41 shots in Game 4 and has a record of 2-0-0 with a 3.29 GAA and .889 save percentage. In terms of rankings, Edmonton is ranked 11th in offense, 16th in defense, and finished the season with a record of 49-31-5.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings dropped both games in Edmonton after holding a 2-0 series lead. They are now focused on regaining the series lead as they return home, where they have a strong record. Los Angeles has been performing well offensively in the playoffs, averaging 4.75 goals per game compared to 3.04 goals per game during the regular season. Adrian Kempe leads the team with nine points, followed by Phillip Danault and Anze Kopitar with seven points each. Defensively, the Kings gave up 2.48 goals per game in the regular season but are allowing 4.5 goals per game in the playoffs. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had a strong performance in Game 4, saving 44 of 48 shots. The Kings have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked 12th in offense and 2nd in defense. They will be looking to improve their defense as they aim to take the series lead on Tuesday. Despite Edmonton winning two out of the last three matchups against Los Angeles, the Kings have a strong overall record of 50-26-9.

Los Angeles Kings Poised for Victory Against Struggling Edmonton Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning four out of their last five matchups. This success can be attributed to their robust offensive capabilities, with a total of 13 goals scored in their last three home games. While their special teams efficiency stands at 17 percent on power plays, there is room for improvement in this area.

On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers have struggled in their recent road games, losing four out of their last six. Their defensive performance has been lacking, conceding a total of 12 goals in their last three away games. Additionally, despite a slightly higher special teams efficiency of 23 percent on power plays, their offensive output has been relatively modest with only 10 goals scored in their last three road games.

Given these factors, it is likely that the Kings will maintain the upper hand in this matchup, particularly in terms of defensive capabilities. Therefore, it is advisable to consider Los Angeles on the money line.

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